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All You Need to Know About Mounir Barbouchi and His Mission in Accra, Ghana (3rd–7th February 2025)

Mounir Barbouchi, a 50-year-old French national of Moroccan descent, is an International Technical Expert recommended by the French Embassy in Gabon. He has been instrumental in advancing boxing development in Gabon through the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Gabon.

Professional Background

• Boxing Expertise: Mounir has competed at the highest levels of boxing and is certified with the IBA’s top qualifications: 3 stars, AOB, APB, and WSB.
• Judo & Wrestling: He practices judo as a hobby and has also contributed to wrestling development in Central Africa.
• Leadership Roles:
  • National Technical Director, NOC Gabon (since September 2023) under the leadership of Crésant Pambo (President) and José Walter Fulla (Secretary General).
  • Technical Expert at the French Boxing Federation (2005–2012).
  • National Technical Director, Royal Moroccan Boxing Federation (2012–2021).
• Key Achievements:
  • Managed the Morocco Atlas Lions WSB team (2014–2017).
  • Trained:
    • Mohamed Rabii, World Champion and Olympic Medalist.
    • Khadija Mardi, Women’s World Champion.
    • Yassine El Ouarz, Silver Medalist at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.
  • Guided teams to multiple African Championship victories (Women in 2014, Men in 2015, African Games in 2019).

Mission in Ghana

Mounir understands the potential of boxing in Ghana and aims to contribute his expertise to elevate the sport to international standards. Below is an outline of his plans during his visit:

1. Collaboration & Mobility:
   • Accompanied by his interpreter (of Gabonese and Ghanaian descent).
   • Supported by the French Embassy in Accra, which will provide transportation to facilitate movement across the city.
2. Focus Areas:
   • Develop a performance model emphasizing governance, planning, talent detection, and elite preparation.
   • Assess national boxing centers, head coaches, training programs, and boxer career trajectories.
   • Evaluate the detection, training, and integration systems for high-performance athletes.
3. Long-Term Vision:
   • Leverage his experience to position Ghanaian boxers on the world stage, inspired by the talent he witnessed at the African Games in Accra (April 2023).
   • Propose strategies to strengthen collaboration between the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) and the International Boxing Federation.
   • Provide guidance to align Ghanaian amateur boxing with International Olympic Committee standards.

Partnership for Development

This initiative is a collaboration between the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) and the French Embassy in Ghana. It seeks to foster technical and administrative growth in amateur boxing across the nation.

Issued by:
GBF Media

PROGRAM FOR THE VISIT OF MOUNIR BARBOUCHI

French Boxing Expert
3rd to 7th February, 2025

3RD FEBRUARY

• Mr. Mounir Barbouchi arrives in Ghana

4TH FEBRUARY

• Meeting with GBF Executive Board Members, Technical Crew of the national Team and Boxers
• 📍 Accra Sports Stadium
• 🕗 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
• Meeting with Referees & Judges
• 📍 Accra Sports Stadium
• 🕘 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

5TH FEBRUARY

• 1st Tour/Visit to Selected Gyms in Accra
  🕒 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

6TH FEBRUARY

• 2nd Tour/Visit to Selected Gyms in Accra
• 🕒 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

7TH FEBRUARY

• 2nd Meeting with National Team Technical Crew and Referees & Judges
• 📍 Accra Sports Stadium
• 🕘 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
• Meeting with the Executive Committee Members of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC)
• 📍 The Olympic House Ridge – Accra
• 🕗 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Organized by:
The Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF)
For more details, contact: GBF Office