Lamjed Maafi
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Tunisia |
| Born | 19 March 2001 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
"Lamjed Maafi (Arabic: أمجد المعافي, born 19 March 2001) is a Tunisian Greco-Roman wrestler. He represented Tunisia at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, competing in the men's 77 kg weight category.[1]
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Maafi began wrestling at a young age in Tunisia, focusing on the Greco-Roman style. He quickly rose through the national ranks and represented Tunisia in various junior competitions across Africa and the Mediterranean region.[2] His strength and technique earned him recognition in regional tournaments, eventually paving his way to continental qualification events.
2021 African & Oceania Olympic Qualification Tournament
[edit]In 2021, Maafi secured qualification for the Tokyo Olympics by finishing in the top two at the African and Oceania Olympic Qualification Tournament held in Hammamet, Tunisia.[3] He competed in the 77 kg weight class and successfully clinched one of the Olympic slots for Tunisia.
2020 Summer Olympics
[edit]Maafi competed in the men's Greco-Roman 77 kg event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). He was eliminated in the Round of 16 after a match against Karapet Chalyan of Armenia.[4] Despite the loss, his participation marked a significant achievement for Tunisian wrestling on the international stage.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Details about Maafi's personal life remain largely private. He is known to have trained with the national wrestling team under the Tunisian Federation of Wrestling.[6] He is recognized for being one of the youngest Greco-Roman wrestlers from Tunisia to participate in the Olympics.
References
[edit]- ^ "Lamjed Maafi – Athlete Profile". Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Rapport Annuel du Sport Tunisien 2019-2020" (in French). Institut National du Sport. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Tunisia Earns Four Greco-Roman Tickets to Tokyo on Home Soil". United World Wrestling. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Wrestling Results Book" (PDF). Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Monday Roundup: Each Nation Qualified for Tokyo at Each Weight; NOR". Five Point Move. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Lutte – Lamjed Maafi obtient son billet pour les JO de Tokyo". Tunisienumérique (in French). 3 April 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- Lamjed Maafi at United World Wrestling
- Lamjed Maafi at the International Wrestling Database
- Lamjed Maafi at Olympics.com
- Lamjed Maafi at Olympedia
- 2001 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Aryanah
- Tunisian male sport wrestlers
- Olympic wrestlers for Tunisia
- Wrestlers at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- African Games competitors for Tunisia
- Wrestlers at the 2019 African Games
- Wrestlers at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics
- Wrestlers at the 2022 Mediterranean Games
- 21st-century Tunisian sportsmen