On this occasion, His Majesty bestowed upon Soufiane El Bakkali the Wissam Al Arch, Commander's Order.

This audience, which took place in the presence of the President of the Royal Moroccan Athletics Federation, Abdeslam Ahizoune, reflects His Majesty the King's unwavering solicitude for the youth and the particular interest the Sovereign places in the sports sector, encompassing all disciplines.

It follows the historic and unprecedented achievement of the Moroccan athlete at the recent Olympic Games, where he successfully defended his title for the second consecutive time, following his victory at the Tokyo 2020 Games.