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EL HAOUARI Abdelkarim
NOC Morocco   
GenderMen
Born 19 Dec 1993 in Toulouse, FRA
Height1.71 m
Human Interest
Further Personal Information
Residence Toulouse, FRA
Occupation Athlete
Languages French
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport? He began fencing at age six.
Why this sport? "My father introduced me to the sport. He always dreamed of fencing but he was unable to do so. He managed to transmit this passion to me and after my first session, I was hooked."
Club / Team Escrime Rodez Aveyron: France
Handedness Right
General Interest
Other information DUAL NATIONALITY
He is eligible to represent France but chose Morocco after being given the chance to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. "They called me directly. I immediately agreed and began to prepare my papers to represent Morocco." (infomediaire.ma, 23 Jul 2012; lesoir-echos.com, 26 Apr 2012)

Major Results
Year Rank Event Venue
African Championships
2017 2 Team Epee Alexandria, Egypt
2017 Quarterfinal Individual Epee Alexandria, Egypt
2015 2 Team Epee Cairo, Egypt
2015 5 Individual Epee Cairo, Egypt
2014 3 Individual Epee Cairo, Egypt