Morocco’s Oumaima Smlali won the Best Referee Award at the World Boxing Championship. The Moroccan Royal Boxing Federation announced her recognition, emphasizing her dedication. Amidst this success, boxers Widad Bertal and Hasnaa Larti also earned medals, Bertal securing gold and Larti bronze. Vice President Nabil Hilmi acknowledged the challenges faced and expressed hope for future victories.
Oumaima Smlali, a distinguished Moroccan boxing referee, was awarded the title of Best Referee at the World Boxing Championship held in Nis, Serbia, from March 9 to 16. The Moroccan Royal Boxing Federation announced this achievement through their official social media channels, extending congratulations to Smlali for her exemplary dedication and sporting excellence.
This accolade adds to Morocco’s commendable performance during the championship, where boxers Widad Bertal and Hasnaa Larti excelled, earning medals. Bertal proudly secured a gold medal in the 54kg category, while Larti brought home a bronze medal in the 81kg category, marking a significant achievement for Moroccan boxing.
Upon receiving her gold medal, Bertal expressed deep pride, dedicating her victory to King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan populace. “This gold medal is for the first sportsman, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan people, and everyone who supported me,” she remarked to SNRT News. Bertal expressed her determination for continued success, stating that “this is just the beginning.”
Nabil Hilmi, Vice President of the Royal Moroccan Boxing Federation, praised the accomplishments of both athletes and acknowledged the challenges they faced during the tournament. “Winning these medals was not easy, even though our goal was to achieve more,” he stated, emphasizing the difficulties encountered.
Hilmi further noted that Morocco came close to winning additional medals but faced obstacles such as inexperience and challenging matchups against top-ranked opponents. He concluded with an optimistic outlook, hoping to leverage this success for enhanced results in future competitions for both the men’s and women’s boxing teams.
In conclusion, Oumaima Smlali’s recognition as the Best Referee at the World Boxing Championship underscores her dedication to the sport. Alongside her, Moroccan boxers Widad Bertal and Hasnaa Larti brought home medals, contributing to Morocco’s success. The Royal Moroccan Boxing Federation remains hopeful for future accomplishments, inspired by these recent achievements.
Original Source: www.moroccoworldnews.com
