Tunisian Table Tennis Players Shine at Arab Championships
The Tunisian table tennis team concluded the Arab Table Tennis Championships (all categories: singles, doubles, and team) in Morocco in style. On the final day of competition, Wassim Essid and Alaa Saidi won two precious gold medals for Tunisia, bringing the country's total medal count to an impressive six (2 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze).
Double Gold on the Final Day
The decisive day was marked by remarkable performances:
- Wassim Essid dominated the boys' singles (U17) final, defeating Qatar's Ahmed Qarni 3-2.
- Alaa Saidi excelled in the girls' singles (U15) final, beating Saudi Arabia's Hissa Al-Khaldi 3-0 with uncontested mastery.
- Mariem Ibrahimi also contributed to Tunisia's success, winning the bronze medal in the same category (girls' singles U15).
Previous Medals Completing the Picture
Before the final day, the Tunisian team had already enriched its record:
- Two silver medals: in boys' doubles (U15) with the pair Youssef Ben Miled and Moemen Sghaier, and in the girls' team (U15) event.
- One bronze medal: in girls' doubles (U15) thanks to the duo Alaa Saidi and Mariem Ibrahimi.
Tunisia, Future Host of Table Tennis Excellence
Tunisian table tennis news doesn't stop there! The country is preparing to host two major events:
- From October 8 to 11: the international youth tournament.
- From October 12 to 19: the highly anticipated African Nations Championship (seniors).
These events promise to showcase Tunisian talents and strengthen the country's reputation in the world of table tennis.
