HIBAPRESS – Mohamed Zeriyouh, Mohamed Mqarrach
One of the sports halls in the Catalan city of Girona hosted on Saturday, November 8, 2025, a mini volleyball tournament with the participation of clubs representing France, Catalonia, Spain, and Morocco, represented by a club from the city of Meknes. This sporting event came within the framework of the Moroccans' celebrations of the anniversary of independence and the Green March, which gave it a special national character, especially for members of the Moroccan community residing in Spain.
The event witnessed a remarkable presence of members of the Moroccan community, in addition to civil society figures and heads of associations who expressed their great support for the participating teams, as the event embodies the spirit of patriotism and the close connection between the community and its home country. The Consul General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Barcelona, Aisha Al-Alawi, honored the event with her distinguished presence, where she delivered a moving speech in which she expressed her pride in such sporting initiatives that combine sport and the spirit of patriotism. The Consul confirmed that the Moroccan Sahara was and will remain Moroccan for decades to come, pointing out that this event represents an embodiment of the National Unity Day. Aisha Al-Alawi added that the General Consulate will continue its support for all sporting, cultural, and social events organized by the Moroccan community, stressing its great role in promoting the image and values of Morocco abroad. For her part, the president of the Al-Rayyan Association, which organized this tournament, confirmed that this event comes in the context of celebrating the anniversary of independence and the Green March, emphasizing the importance of sport in strengthening relations between communities and promoting the values of cooperation and belonging. She also praised the vital role of associations in highlighting the image of Morocco in the international arena. The matches witnessed an atmosphere of enthusiasm and fair competition between the teams, before the event was concluded with a tea party organized by the Al-Rayyan Association in honor of the attendees. In a moving moment, the Moroccan national anthem was played amid a warm response from the attendees, which embodied the depth of national belonging for everyone. The participating teams were also honored and certificates of appreciation were distributed in a fraternal and intimate atmosphere. In conclusion, the mini volleyball tournament in Girona proved its great success in achieving its goals of celebrating national occasions and consolidating the values of unity and belonging, in addition to enhancing communication between members of the Moroccan community in Spain, which reflects the important role played by associations in representing Morocco on the international arena.
