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Morocco at the 2018 Winter Olympics

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Morocco at the
2018 Winter Olympics
Flag of Morocco
IOC codeMAR
NOCMoroccan Olympic Committee
Arabic: اللجنة الأولمبية الوطنية المغربية
Websitewww.cnom.org.ma (in French)
in Pyeongchang, South Korea
9–25 February 2018
Competitors2 in 2 sports
Flag bearer Samir Azzimani (opening)
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Winter Olympics appearances (overview)

Morocco competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, from 9 to 25 February 2018. The country's participation in Pyeongchang marked its seventh appearance in the Winter Olympics after its debut in the 1968 Winter Olympics.

Morocco was represented by two athletes who competed across two sports. Samir Azzimani served as the country's flag-bearer during the opening ceremony and a volunteer carried the flag during the closing ceremony. Morocco did not win any medals in the Games.

Background

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The Moroccan Olympic Committee was formed in 1959 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the same year.[1][2] The nation made its first Olympics appearance as an independent nation at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[3] The current edition marked its seventh appearance at the Winter Olympic Games, after it made its debut at the 1968 Winter Olympics. It has appeared in every edition of the Winter Olympics since the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.[2]

The 2018 Winter Olympics were held in Pyeongchang, South Korea between 9 and 25 February 2018.[4] Morocco was represented by two athletes, who competed across two sports.[2][5] Samir Azzimani served as the country's flag-bearer during the opening ceremony,[6] and a volunteer carried the flag during the closing ceremony.[7][8] Morocco did not win a medal in the Games.[9]

Competitors

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The following is the list of number of competitors participating in the Moroccan delegation per sport.[9]

Sport Men Women Total
Alpine skiing 1 0 1
Cross-country skiing 1 0 1
Total 2 0 2

Alpine skiing

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Adam Lamhamedi represented Morocco in alpine skiing
Main articles: Alpine skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics and Alpine skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Qualification

The qualification for the alpine skiing events were based on a combination of International Ski Federation (FIS) rankings and points secured in FIS events within a stipulated time frame before the Olympics.[10] Morocco qualified one male athlete for the alpine skiing event at the Games.[11] Adam Lamhamedi qualified to compete at the games, with his brother Sami Lamhamedi traveling as an alternate to provide injury cover to Adam. Born in Canada, Adam chose to represent the country of his paternal ancestry in the Olympics.[12] Adam has won a gold medal in the 2012 Youth Winter Olympics, and had previously represented the country in the 2014 Winter Olympics.[13]

The Alpine skiing events were held at the Jeongseon Alpine Centre in Bukpyeong. The course for the events was designed by former Olympic champion Bernhard Russi. The weather was cold and windy during the events, and it was the coldest since the 1994 Winter Olympics at Lillehammer.[14] Adam did not finish in the men's slalom event.[15] He finished 53rd amongst the 109 competitors in the men's giant slalom event.[16]

Athlete Event Run 1 Run 2 Total
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Adam Lamhamedi Men's giant slalom 1:18.50 61 1:17.54 54 2:36.04 53
Men's slalom DNF

Cross-country skiing

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Samir Azzimani represented Morocco in cross-country skiing
Main articles: Cross-country skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics and Cross-country skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Qualification

As per the standards laid down by the International Ski Federation, athletes with a maximum of 300 points in the stipulated period were allowed to compete in the distance event.[17] Morocco qualified a single athlete for the competition.[18] Azzimani had previously competed for the country at the 2010 Winter Olympics in alpine skiing, and switched disciplines for these games.[19][20]

The main events were held at the Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre.[21] Flag-bearer Mark completed the 15 km (9.3 mi) course in 38:40.8.[22][23] He finished the race in 111th position (out of 119 competitors), nearly 14 minutes behind the winner, Dario Cologna of Switzerland.[22]

Athlete Event Final
Time Deficit Rank
Samir Azzimani Men's 15 km freestyle 47:39.9 +13:56.0 111

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Morocco – National Olympic Committee (NOC)". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Morocco at the Olympics". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Morocco at the Olympics". Sports Reference. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  4. ^ "PyeongChang 2018 Schedule". pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on 5 November 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  5. ^ "Morocco at 2018 Winter Olympics". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  6. ^ "Opening Ceremony Flagbearers - Olympic Winter Games, PyeongChang 2018" (PDF). International Olympic Committee (IOC). 9 February 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  7. ^ "Closing Ceremony Flagbearers - Olympic Winter Games, PyeongChang 2018" (PDF). International Olympic Committee. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  8. ^ "The Flagbearers for the PyeongChang 2018 Closing Ceremony". International Olympic Committee. 25 February 2018. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Morocco at the 2018 Olympics". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  10. ^ "Qualification Systems for XXII Olympic Winter Games, PyeongChang 2018 Alpine skiing" (PDF). International Ski Federation (FIS). 16 August 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
  11. ^ "Alpine Skiing Quota List for Olympic Games 2018". International Ski Federation (FIS). 30 June 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  12. ^ Kasraoui, Safaa (16 December 2017). "Three Moroccans to Participate in 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea". Morocco World News. Rabat, Morocco. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  13. ^ "Adam Lamhamedi". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  14. ^ "Alpine skiing". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  15. ^ "Alpine skiing, slalom men". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  16. ^ "Alpine skiing, giant slalom men". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  17. ^ "Qualification Systems for XXIII Olympic Winter Games, PyeongChang" (PDF). International Ski Federation. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  18. ^ "Cross-country Skiing Quota List for Olympic Games 2018". International Ski Federation (FIS). 3 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  19. ^ Carter, Chelsea (26 November 2017). "Moroccan ski hopeful trains in the Sahara desert". TRT World. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  20. ^ "Le skieur marocain Samir Azzimani se qualifie pour les JO d'hiver 2018" [Moroccan skier Samir Azzimani qualifies for the 2018 Winter Olympics]. HuffPost Maghreb (in French). 8 September 2017. Archived from the original on 7 December 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  21. ^ "15 kilometres (Freestyle), Men". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  22. ^ a b "Final Results - Men's 15km classical" (PDF). International Ski Federation. 16 February 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  23. ^ "Cross-country 15km classical, Men". Olympedia. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
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