# Algerian weightlifting success and hosting prospects

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/algerian-weightlifting-success-at-regional-championships
> Updated: 2026-10-12T23:38:22.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

The Algerian national weightlifting team has demonstrated significant success at the combined African and Arab Championships held in Mostaganem. Early reports indicated the delegation had amassed 67 medals, including 15 golds, following strong performances by athletes such as Akram Chekhchoukh and Islam Touiri.

As the competition progressed, the Algerian team’s total medal count rose to over 100, consisting of 34 gold, 13 silver, and 44 bronze medals. Notable achievements included Amina Yahia Mamoun setting a new continental record in the clean and jerk with a lift of 104 kg in the junior category (over 86 kg). Other significant contributors to the medal tally included Douaa Bouabdallah and Amine Messaour.

By the conclusion of the championships, which featured approximately 340 athletes from 29 countries, the Algerian delegation secured a final total of 122 medals: 47 gold, 22 silver, and 53 bronze. The Algerian senior team was also crowned Arab champions. 

Following the event, the Algerian Weightlifting Federation (FAH) held a national technical college meeting in Mostaganem to coordinate the upcoming sports season. Khaled Mehalhel, president of the African Weightlifting Confederation, praised the organizational efforts and resources provided by Algerian authorities. As a result, the Confederation is considering requesting that Algeria host next year’s Senior African Championships, which will function as a qualifying event for the World Championships.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Algeria eyes hosting African weightlifting championships after successful events

Algeria's successful hosting of recent African and Arab weightlifting championships has led the African Weightlifting Confederation to consider the country for next year's World Championship qualifiers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-eyes-hosting-african-weightlifting-championships-after-successful-events

### 2026-10-11: Amina Yahia Mamoun sets African weightlifting record in Mostaganem

Algerian weightlifter Amina Yahia Mamoun set an African record at the championships in Mostaganem, while Tunisian swimmer Ahmed Hafnaoui won three gold medals at the Alps Open in France.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amina-yahia-mamoun-sets-african-weightlifting-record-in-mostaganem

### 2026-10-09: Algeria sees weightlifting success and judo challenges in international competitions

Algerian weightlifters dominate the African and Arab Championships in Mostaganem with 67 medals, while Algerian judokas face a challenging World Championship in Baku, securing only one victory.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-and-madagascar-excel-at-african-and-arab-weightlifting-championships

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