Tanger 2026: Egypt Secures a 100% Egyptian Final in Mixed Doubles at the African Table Tennis Championships
Egyptian Table Tennis Duo Triumphs in Mixed Doubles Final
Egyptian table tennis players Abdelaziz Youssef and Mariam Alhodaby claimed victory in the mixed doubles final against their fellow compatriots Mostafa Badr and Farida Badawy, solidifying Egypt’s dominance in this event at the African Table Tennis Championships held in Tangier from October 18 to 25, 2026.
Tangier is hosting the African Table Tennis Championships from October 18 to 25, gathering the continent’s best players for a competition characterized by intense matches and the ambitious aspirations of various national delegations.
One of the highlights of this edition was the mixed doubles final, which featured an entirely Egyptian showdown. On one side, Abdelaziz Youssef and Mariam Alhodaby; on the other, Mostafa Badr and Farida Badawy. This final exemplifies Egypt’s significant standing in African table tennis.
A Final Among Countrymen
After a closely contested match, the duo of Abdelaziz Youssef and Mariam Alhodaby emerged victorious over their compatriots Mostafa Badr and Farida Badawy, thus securing the continental title in mixed doubles.
This face-off between two Egyptian pairs brought a unique dimension to the final: beyond the pursuit of the title, it reaffirmed Egypt’s leading presence in this event. Both teams proudly represented their country up to the final match, ensuring a victory for the Egyptian delegation in this category.
Tangier: The Capital of African Table Tennis
Through this competition, Tangier is establishing itself as a key event on the continental sports calendar. The organization of the African Championships offers participating delegations a chance to measure their skills against the continent’s best nations and enhances the visibility of table tennis across Africa.
Until October 25, the matches will continue with significant challenges in various categories, while the performance of the Egyptian representatives reaffirms the ambitions of a nation accustomed to achieving top rankings in this discipline.
The mixed doubles final will thus remain one of the standout moments of the competition, with a podium dominated by Egypt and a continental title claimed by Abdelaziz Youssef and Mariam Alhodaby.
