Tanger 2026: Egypt secures a 100% Egyptian final in mixed doubles at the African Table Tennis Championships.
Egyptian Table Tennis Players Claim Mixed Doubles Title at African Championships
Egyptian table tennis players Abdelaziz Youssef and Mariam Alhodaby won the mixed doubles final against their compatriots Mostafa Badr and Farida Badawy, confirming 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, bringing together the continent’s best players for a competition characterized by intense rallies and the ambition of various national delegations.
A highlight of this year’s event was the mixed doubles final, featuring an all-Egyptian showdown. On one side, Abdelaziz Youssef and Mariam Alhodaby; on the other, Mostafa Badr and Farida Badawy. This match exemplified Egypt’s significant position in African table tennis.
An All-Egyptian Final
In a fiercely contested match, the duo of Abdelaziz Youssef and Mariam Alhodaby triumphed over their fellow Egyptians Mostafa Badr and Farida Badawy, securing the continental title in mixed doubles.
This matchup between two Egyptian teams added a unique dimension to the final: beyond the quest for the title, it underscored Egypt’s presence at the pinnacle of this event. Both teams represented their nation until the final moment, ensuring a victory for the Egyptian delegation in this category.
Tangier: The Capital of African Table Tennis
Through this competition, Tangier has established itself as a key event on the continental sports calendar. The organization of the African Championships provides participating delegations with a chance to gauge their level against the best African nations, contributing to the growth of table tennis on the continent.
Matches will continue until October 25, with significant stakes in various categories, as the performances of Egyptian representatives affirm the aspirations of a nation accustomed to playing a leading role in this discipline.
This mixed doubles final will thus remain one of the highlights of the competition, with a podium dominated by Egypt and a continental title claimed by Abdelaziz Youssef and Mariam Alhodaby.
