{"id":7135,"date":"2026-07-22T02:48:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T01:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/?p=7135"},"modified":"2026-07-22T17:48:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T16:48:47","slug":"dahhaouis-gold-and-touzanis-silver-morocco-sends-a-powerful-statement-from-south-korea-and-confirms-its-rise-in-world-taekwondo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/dahhaouis-gold-and-touzanis-silver-morocco-sends-a-powerful-statement-from-south-korea-and-confirms-its-rise-in-world-taekwondo\/","title":{"rendered":"Dahhaoui&#8217;s Gold and Touzani&#8217;s Silver: Morocco Sends a Powerful Statement from South Korea and Confirms Its Rise in World Taekwondo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Morocco&#8217;s participation in the Chuncheon International Open Taekwondo Championships, held in South Korea from July 19 to 21, 2026, was far more than a routine appearance at one of the world&#8217;s most competitive international tournaments. It was a compelling demonstration of the steady rise of Moroccan taekwondo, as the national team returned home with one gold medal and one silver medal from an event that brought together world champions, Olympic medalists, and some of the sport&#8217;s most accomplished athletes. Beyond the medal count, the results reflected the growing maturity of a national program that is increasingly establishing itself among the emerging powers of international taekwondo.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 360px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-7135-1\" width=\"360\" height=\"640\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Video-2026-07-21-at-16.56.51.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Video-2026-07-21-at-16.56.51.mp4\">https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Video-2026-07-21-at-16.56.51.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The highlight of Morocco&#8217;s campaign belonged to world champion <strong>Amina Dahhaoui<\/strong>, who delivered a flawless performance in the women&#8217;s under-57 kg division. Displaying exceptional tactical intelligence and technical superiority, she navigated one of the tournament&#8217;s toughest brackets with remarkable composure. Dahhaoui opened her campaign by defeating South Korea&#8217;s <strong>KIM Nanhee<\/strong> (2-0), before overcoming China&#8217;s <strong>MA Yifei<\/strong> by the same score. She then eliminated Iran&#8217;s <strong>MOHAMMADI Hasti<\/strong>, followed by another commanding 2-0 victory over South Korea&#8217;s <strong>LEE Yein<\/strong> in the semifinals to secure her place in the championship bout.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the final, Dahhaoui produced one of the tournament&#8217;s defining performances by defeating Iranian Olympic champion <strong>Nahid Kiyanichandeh<\/strong> in straight rounds (2-0). The victory carried significance far beyond the gold medal itself. It demonstrated that the Moroccan champion now possesses the technical quality, tactical discipline, and competitive confidence required to overcome the world&#8217;s highest-ranked athletes on the biggest international stages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the women&#8217;s under-46 kg category, <strong>Farah Touzani<\/strong> further underlined Morocco&#8217;s growing strength by claiming the silver medal after an impressive run throughout the competition. Her campaign showcased not only technical development but also remarkable mental resilience against opponents representing some of Asia&#8217;s strongest taekwondo schools.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Touzani began her journey with a convincing 2-0 victory over South Korea&#8217;s <strong>LEE Yumin<\/strong>, before defeating Japan&#8217;s <strong>KAWABE Chia<\/strong> by the same score. She then earned one of the tournament&#8217;s most valuable victories by overcoming Chinese Taipei&#8217;s Junior World Champion <strong>WANG Chieh-ling<\/strong> (2-1) in a fiercely contested quarterfinal. Her momentum continued in the semifinals, where she defeated South Korea&#8217;s <strong>HA Minseo<\/strong> (2-1) to reach the final. Although she eventually fell to the Chinese champion (2-0), her silver medal confirmed her status as one of Morocco&#8217;s most promising international competitors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">These achievements are also the product of a carefully structured collective effort. The Moroccan delegation was headed by <strong>Hammad Chetouani<\/strong>, a member of the Royal Moroccan Taekwondo Federation&#8217;s Executive Board, while the technical staff was led by South Korean head coach <strong>Lee Dong Won<\/strong>, assisted by Moroccan coaches <strong>Mustapha El Amrani<\/strong> and <strong>Hamza El Kharab<\/strong>. This combination of international expertise and national coaching development is increasingly translating into tangible success on the global stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Beyond the medals themselves, Morocco&#8217;s performance in Chuncheon highlights the progress of a long-term sporting project built on continuity, athlete development, and professional preparation. Competing against traditional taekwondo powerhouses such as South Korea, China, Iran, and Japan, the Moroccan athletes demonstrated that they are no longer participating merely to gain experience\u2014they are now competing with genuine ambitions to challenge for international titles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The significance of these results therefore extends beyond statistics. They signal the emergence of a generation capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with the world&#8217;s elite and confirm that the strategic vision implemented by the Royal Moroccan Taekwondo Federation is beginning to yield meaningful results at the highest level of international competition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With continental and world qualification events for the upcoming Olympic Games approaching, Morocco&#8217;s performance in Chuncheon should be viewed as more than a successful tournament. It represents a clear indicator that Moroccan taekwondo is entering a new era\u2014one in which the objective is no longer simply to qualify or participate, but to compete consistently for international honors and establish Morocco as a lasting force in world taekwondo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Morocco&#8217;s participation in the Chuncheon International Open Taekwondo Championships, held in South Korea from July 19 to 21, 2026, was far more than a routine appearance at one of the world&#8217;s most competitive international tournaments. 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