Lamjed Maafi

Lamjed Maafi
Personal information
Nationality Tunisia
Born (2001-03-19) 19 March 2001
Sport
SportWrestling

"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

Early career

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

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

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

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

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Rapport Annuel du Sport Tunisien 2019-2020" (in French). Institut National du Sport. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Tunisia Earns Four Greco-Roman Tickets to Tokyo on Home Soil". United World Wrestling. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Monday Roundup: Each Nation Qualified for Tokyo at Each Weight; NOR". Five Point Move. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  6. ^ "Lutte – Lamjed Maafi obtient son billet pour les JO de Tokyo". Tunisienumérique (in French). 3 April 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
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