Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan is leading the World Cup 2022 in Dakhla, Australia and France.

By Rachid Mabuti (Special Envoy MAP).

Dakhla – “Prince Heir Moulay El Hassan World Cup 2022”, the 12th phase of the Kitesurfing World Championship concluded in Dakhla on Saturday with a prize giving ceremony of 25,000 to the winners of the different categories of the competition. US dollar.

In the men’s category, reigning Australian world champion James Carew edged out Brazil’s Sebastian Ribeiro (2nd). Spain’s Matsu Lopes was third and Mohamed Ali Begkali from Morocco was 4th.

Among the women, Frenchwoman Capuchin Delanoy topped the podium ahead of Canada’s Frances Kelly. The bronze medal went to Sweden’s Johanna-Katharina Edin pair and Brazil’s Jo Basile finished 4th.

“This edition was in unusual natural conditions with high winds and waves. The competition was at a very high level,” said Ms. Leila Owachi, president of the Lagon Dagla Association for Sports and Cultural Animation. The initiator of this event.

“For us, the important thing is to make the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region shine even more internationally. This event has allowed Dakhla to appear on the map of major kitesurfing events in the world”, he assured MAP. International riders who visit Dakla marvel at the beauty of the city and its potential.

The highlight of the arena was the remarkable achievement of Morocco’s Mohamed Ali Beqali, ranked 4th in the world, which he noted as “a historic achievement” in the history of Moroccan kitesurfing.

He argued that “this performance brings pride to the Moroccan sport”, believing that it is appropriate to support young Moroccan riders to participate in the various stages of the Kitesurfing World Championship.

The Gambia’s Consul General in Dakhla, Ousmane Badjie, emphasized that Dakhla has become a global kitesurfing destination, noting that the city continues to shine in many sectors including sports, tourism, fishing and agriculture.

“It is a renewed honor to be associated with the events in Takla, especially the World Cup surf,” he said in a similar statement, underscoring, “Our presence connects the Kingdom of Morocco and fraternal ties. The Republic of The Gambia”.

The ceremony was especially attended by the Wali of Takla-Od Edahab Region, Ode Edahab Provincial Governor, Lamin Benomar, elected officials, local officials, civil and military dignitaries and some ambassadors from African countries. Takla.

Held under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, the sporting event saw the participation of no fewer than 54 players from various countries. In addition to Morocco, they represented France, Australia, Switzerland, Spain, Brazil, Canada, the United States, the Netherlands, Cape Verde, South Africa, Germany and Reunion Island.

It was initiated by the “Lagoon Dakla for the Development of Sports and Cultural Animation” and the Global Kitesports Association (GKA) under the auspices of the World Sailing Federation (WSF).