An Unprecedented Historic Feat: Tata’s Champions Reach the Pinnacle of African Karate in Algeria 2026

On a night of glory and bravery, in a scene that inspired pride and honor, the champions of Tata Province wrote an exceptional historic epic in letters of gold—one that transcended all boundaries and charted the course of a glory that will remain etched in the memory of national and African sport. When unwavering determination meets resolve, all geographical obstacles fade away. That is how the lions of the “Tata Olympic Karate Association,” affiliated with the Draa Karate League, proved that the sun of excellence rises in the heart of the South, and that geographical remoteness only strengthens the resolve of champions to embrace glory and reach the pinnacle of the continent.

It was with pride that our valiant champions joined Morocco’s national elite at the African Karate Championships (Algeria 2026), under the enlightened leadership of Mr. Mohamed Moqtabil, President of the Royal Moroccan Karate and Associated Disciplines Federation, and thanks to the professional technical supervision of the national coaches, who worked to prepare this golden generation and set it on the path to international excellence. This participation resulted in a record-breaking and historic medal haul for the Moroccan national team, which won a total of 26 medals. The “Tata Olympic Karate Association” made its own historic mark through the cohesion and consistency of an extraordinary trio, who reached the podium and earned places of honor:

Exceptional champion Abderrahmane Chaker won the gold medal and the African title with the senior kata team, before delivering a superb performance to become kata runner-up and claim the silver medal in the junior kata category.

Brilliant champion Lahcen Aznak also delivered a world-class performance worthy of the biggest competitions, winning the gold medal and the African title with the senior kata team.

Promising champion Adam Zouti fought with the tenacity of a great athlete and secured sixth place in Africa—an honorable and remarkable result that attests to his ability to compete with the continent’s leading karate schools.

These three champions proudly raised the flag of the Kingdom of Morocco and proved to the world that the remote province of Tata, and Morocco’s proud South, are home to golden talents capable of overcoming adversity and honoring their country at the biggest international competitions.

On this joyous occasion, we extend our warmest congratulations to the country’s foremost sportsman, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, as well as to the Royal Moroccan Karate and Associated Disciplines Federation and its president, Mr. Mohamed Moqtabil, who spared no effort to support the champions and create the conditions for success. We also extend our congratulations to the Moroccan people as a whole, the Governor of Tata Province, the Provincial Council and Municipal Council, the local authorities, the Federation of Tata Sports Clubs, and the people of this proud province, which is deeply patriotic and continues to produce outstanding men and champions. Congratulations to champions Abderrahmane, Lahcen and Adam; congratulations to the Tata Olympic Karate Association; and congratulations to Morocco’s South on this resounding victory.

Source: Statement by the Tata Olympic Karate Association