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Morocco secures third place at the 10th Grand Prix Moulay El Hassan in para-athletics
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Morocco concluded its participation in the 10th Grand Prix Moulay El Hassan of para-athletics, held from April 23 to 25 at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, by securing third place in the overall standings. The Moroccan delegation earned a total of 31 medals 8 gold, 16 silver, and 7 bronze across all disciplines in this competition, which is part of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix circuit. Brazil took first place with 57 medals 38 gold, 13 silver, and 6 bronze, ahead of China, which placed second with 34 medals 14 gold, 12 silver, and 8 bronze. Hamid El Aouni, president of the Royal Moroccan Federation of Sports for Persons with Disabilities, praised the success of this 10th edition, both organizationally and sportingly. He highlighted that this third-place global finish, achieved among 58 participating countries, reflects the positive momentum in sports for people with disabilities in Morocco. El Aouni also emphasized the event's role in identifying new talent, providing Moroccan athletes with an opportunity to compete against international elites and achieve their first performances. The Federation aims to further enhance the event's influence in future editions by expanding participation and raising the level of competition, with an eye on upcoming Paralympic deadlines. This edition brought together over 500 athletes from 58 countries, including several world champions. Nearly 100 referees, as many organizers, 150 v
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