The national sailing team in the Techno 293 class concluded its participation in the Tunisia Friendly Championship, finishing in fourth place.
The national team participated in the competitions with athletes Zakaria Al-Idrisi and Saleh Abusahmain, under the guidance of their coach, who is working to raise the technical readiness of the players and achieve the best possible performance in preparation for participation in the African Youth Olympics, to be held early next year in Senegal.
Techno 293
The Techno 293 is an international class for youth windsurfing, governed by World Sailing. It was developed from the original Mistral One Design class to provide accessible and standardized equipment for young competitors worldwide. The class facilitates global championships and is a key pathway in the sport’s development system.
Tunisia
Tunisia is a North African country with a rich history shaped by ancient civilizations, including the Phoenicians who founded Carthage, followed by Roman, Arab, Ottoman, and French influences. It is home to well-preserved archaeological sites like the ruins of Carthage and the Medina of Tunis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The country gained independence from France in 1956 and is known as the birthplace of the Arab Spring pro-democracy movement in 2011.
Zakaria Al-Idrisi
Zakaria Al-Idrisi is a mosque and cultural center in Fez, Morocco, named after the 12th-century Arab geographer and cartographer Muhammad al-Idrisi. It serves as a significant religious and community hub, reflecting the enduring scholarly and architectural heritage of the historic city.
Saleh Abusahmain
Saleh Abusahmain is a Libyan politician who served as the President of the General National Congress (GNC), Libya’s transitional parliament, from 2013 to 2014. His tenure occurred during a period of significant instability following the 2011 civil war, and he was a prominent figure representing the interests of Islamist and Misratan factions within the post-Gaddafi political landscape.
African Youth Olympics
The African Youth Olympics, officially known as the African Youth Games, is a multi-sport event for athletes aged 14 to 18, first held in Rabat, Morocco in 2010. It was established by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) to promote youth sports development and provide a continental platform for young athletes to prepare for international competitions like the Youth Olympic Games.
Senegal
Senegal is a West African nation known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance as a center of the transatlantic slave trade, exemplified by the UNESCO World Heritage site of Gorée Island. Its history includes powerful pre-colonial kingdoms and its role as a French colony before gaining independence in 1960. Today, it is celebrated for its vibrant arts, music, and as a stable democracy in the region.
