Abdelaziz BERKACH
The Dar Taliba space in (Ourika) was transformed into a party scene vibrant with pride, on Friday afternoon, November 14, 2025, athletes, teachers and martial arts enthusiasts gathered there to pay tribute to figures who have raised the region to an advanced rank in the history of combat sports in Morocco and abroad
The event took place as a true sporting celebration, highlighting the magnitude of the achievements produced by the children of Ourika thanks to years of hard work, at the head of the honored personalities, we found the name of world champion Hamza Ijij, who established himself on the international scene after winning third place in the +97 kg category during prestigious championships held in Russia and Turkey, proving his ability to compete with the greatest. At his side, the rising star Abdelhamid Ait Hammadi, originally from the Agadir douar Nait Slimane, shone. Ourika on the podiums, with special gratitude, the organizers honored the experienced coach Abderrahim Bourimi, a tribute worthy of a man who trained champions and accompanied them on the path to world glory, being in particular the main architect of the success of his talented student Ait Hammadi
The celebration was not limited to the names only sportsmen; it extended to a promising spark in the world of innovation, when a shield of excellence was awarded to the child inventor from Tafza village, who presented a series of technical creations at an early age. This confirms that Ourika is a reservoir of talent that goes beyond the limits of sport to embrace larger spaces of creativity
This evening left a great impression, carrying the message that this land is capable of giving birth to champions in all areas, on condition of finding those who know how to welcome their energies and value the efforts of its children.
