With Algeria being on top of the medal tally yesterday rivals Tunisia put their heart and soul into the competition in the effort to take over the position of most medals, but this was not to be. Algeria have taken four gold, three silver and five bronze medals, however Tunisia can still boast at taking home the most gold medals, six, in this the last day of the All African Games. Nigeria has also surprised all and has shown Africa they are a force to be reckoned with in time to come.
A total of 27 countries participated in the judo event and some brilliant judo was seen over the past three days. In the woman’s -52kg category Soraya Haddad once again showed why she was African Champion with an excellent ippon against her opponent,NgandeuWeyinjam of Cameroon.
In the mens -60kg event current African Champion, Mohamed El HadiElkawisah, from Libya lost his title to LyesSaker of Algeria and ending up with a bronze medal. However with that being said this was a momentous occasion for Libya winning a medal at the games while the country is at war and showing their new liberation flag to the world.
Congratulations to the participants and Mozambique Judo for a great event and we look forward to the African Youth Games being held in Botswana in 2014.
