Table Tennis: Tangier Hosts the African Championships from October 18 to 25
Thirty African Countries Set to Compete in Tangier for Table Tennis Championships
Thirty African nations are expected at the Arena complex in Tangier for a continental competition where Morocco, ranked fifth in Africa, aims to defend its chances against the continent’s best teams.
Morocco is preparing to host a major event in African table tennis. From October 18 to 25, 2026, the Arena complex in Tangier will be the venue for the African Table Tennis Championships, a competition that will bring together representatives from 30 countries across the continent. Beyond the sporting stakes, this event presents an opportunity for the Kingdom to demonstrate its capability to organize international sporting events and to strengthen the presence of table tennis in the national sports landscape.
Morocco Among Title Contenders
Ranked fifth in Africa, the Moroccan team will approach this event with the ambition of competing against the continent’s leading teams. Facing strong competition, the Moroccan players will have the chance to assess their level, showcase their progress, and defend their national colors before a home crowd.
The competition also represents an essential opportunity for the development of the sport in Morocco. The presence of delegations from 30 African countries is expected to provide a platform for table tennis and help enhance its visibility among the general public.
Anas Ziati Discusses Preparations
In advance of the competition, Anas Ziati, President of the Royal Moroccan Table Tennis Federation (FRMTT), held a press conference at the Federation’s headquarters in Casablanca. This meeting with the media highlighted key aspects of the organization, emphasizing the sporting, logistical, and organizational components of this continental event.
The goal is to ensure the necessary conditions for the smooth running of the championships, from welcoming participating delegations to preparing the facilities and coordinating the various stakeholders. The mobilization of all relevant parties is crucial to ensuring the successful execution of the competition.
The conference also underscored the importance of communication surrounding this event, which is expected to capture the attention of sports media and the public throughout its duration.
Media at the Heart of the Initiative
Several Moroccan media outlets participated in this communication initiative, including Arryadia and Radio Mars, illustrating the interest in this continental gathering.
Radio Mars also featured Anas Ziati on its program "Makaynch Ghi Lkora," dedicated to sports news. This appearance provided an opportunity to discuss the stakes of the African championships, the preparations undertaken by the Federation, and the prospects that organizing such a competition in Morocco can offer.
This media presence serves as an important lever to raise awareness of the sport, highlight the ambitions of the national team, and bring table tennis closer to the Moroccan public.
Tangier, Showcasing African Sports
By hosting the African Championships, Tangier is part of Morocco’s commitment to embracing significant continental sporting events. For a week, the Arena complex will be at the center of African table tennis news, with matches featuring participating delegations.
For the Royal Moroccan Table Tennis Federation, the challenge extends beyond mere sporting results. The success of this event will also depend on the quality of the organization, the hospitality extended to delegations, and the ability to enhance the sport’s visibility.
With just days to go until the kickoff, all eyes are now on Tangier, where Morocco will seek to convert its home advantage into sporting performance, while also showcasing the nation’s organizational expertise.
