A sand race for the environment

All the conditions were met to make the second edition of the Mehdia Beach Sand Race a truly festive event. Cloudy weather at the start gave way to radiant sunshine and a light refreshing breeze as the start time approached.Organised by the Kénitra Athletic Club of surf and bodyboards in collaboration with the Association of Social Works of Civil Servants of the Kénitra province and other partners, this sporting event attracted a large crowd last Sunday. The icing on the cake, the race, whose theme was "Run for pleasure and for a clean environment", was distinguished by the presence of the former Olympic champion Nawal El Moutawakel who accompanied Zineb El Adaoui, Wali of the Gharb-Chrarda-Bni Hssen region and Governor of the Kénitra province. The presence of this national sports legend revived very good memories. The 1984 Los Angeles Olympic champion in the 400-metre hurdles, the firs…