It has come to an end for the Algerian athletes in sailing and rowing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, with the RS:X duo finishing in last place in the sailing races, while the rowers settled for fifth and two more boxers were eliminated at the end of the sixth day. First up was the Algerian…
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TOKYO2020: DAY 5
Day five of the Tokyo Olympic Games was a difficult one to watch for the Algerians, as another three athletes find themselves going home. First up was Cyclist Azzedine Lagab, who was unable to finish the Men’s Road Race on day one of the Games. However, the Algerian cyclist competed in today’s Men’s Individual Time…
TOKYO2020: Day 2
Day two of the Tokyo Olympic Games was almost a replicate of the opening day as another Algerian boxer advanced to the next round. First up from the Algerian delegation was the 18 year old Fencer Meriem Mebarki who went up against Flora Pasztor of Hungary in the Women’s Foil Individual Table of 64. Unfortunately…
TOKYO2020: DAY 1
A bitter day for Algeria on the opening day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, yet it was lightened up by a great performance from boxer Abdelhafid Benchabla. Day one in Tokyo saw the participation of the Algerian delegation in six events across different sports, starting off with Houda Chaabi in the women’s 10-meter air…
TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC GAMES PREVIEW
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is close approaching with the Opening Ceremony taking place on Friday 23 July, so make sure to look out for the Algerian flag bearers! There has been a long wait due to the global pandemic which saw the Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponed to 2021 (July 23 – August 8), but…