HIBAPRESS – Abdellatif Elbaz
The Spanish city of Benidorm witnessed, on May 23 and 24, 2026, the participation of the Moroccan national rugby team in the Costa Blanca Rugby Sevens international tournament, amid official attendance and distinguished sports follow-up.
This participation was distinguished by the presence of the Consul General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Valencia, Said Al-Idrissi El Bouzidi, who followed the stages of the competitions and was keen to support the national elements, in a step that reflects the continuous interest in various sporting events in which Moroccan athletes participate abroad, as well as encouraging them to represent Morocco in an honorable manner in international forums.
The participation of the national team in this tournament falls within the preparatory program aimed at enhancing the players' readiness and raising the level of competitiveness, through contact with international teams and clubs experienced in the sport of rugby sevens, which contributes to the development of the technical and physical performance of the national elements.
The tournament also provided an opportunity for the technical staff to evaluate the players' performance and assess the group's readiness in preparation for the upcoming events, at a time when the Moroccan team continues to work on achieving a strong presence on the continental and international arena.
The Moroccan participation left positive echoes in the circles of followers and the Moroccan community residing in Spain, who followed the national team's matches and supported the players throughout the tournament, in an atmosphere marked by sportsmanship and fair competition.
