tunisia

Tunisia boasts a storied and esteemed sporting legacy, giving rise to some of the planet’s most distinguished athletes.

Among its icons are Olympic gold medallists Habiba Ghribi and Oussama Mellouli. Ghribi’s triumphant moment arrived with a gold in the 3000m steeplechase at the 2012 London Olympics, while Mellouli achieved gold in the 1500m freestyle at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

The country also shines in football, nurturing talents like Zied Jaziri, a prominent member of Tunisia’s national team that clinched victory in the 2004 African Cup of Nations. Beyond the realm of football, Tunisia excels in a plethora of sports, including basketball, handball, and volleyball, amassing numerous medals in the Mediterranean Games, notably securing gold in basketball in 2005 and 2009.

The nation’s athletic prowess extends to various disciplines, with tennis sensation Ons Jabeur clinching the 2020 French Open title and judoka Maroua Tlili earning a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Tunisia’s sporting calendar is enriched by illustrious events such as the annual Tunis Grand Prix, an acclaimed motorsport competition that lures some of the world’s finest drivers, elevating it to a pinnacle in the world of motorsports.