Skander Missaoui
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| Full name | Mohamed Skander Missaoui | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Tunisia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Amateur wrestling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | Greco-Roman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mohamed Skander Missaoui (Arabic: محمد إسكندر الميساوي) is a Tunisian Greco-Roman wrestler. He represented Tunisia at the 2019 African Games held in Rabat, Morocco and he won the silver medal in the 87 kg event.[1][2] He is also an eight-time medalist at the African Wrestling Championships.
Style and recognition
- Competes primarily in the Greco-Roman discipline, which emphasizes upper body strength and technique.
- Recognized for his consistency and longevity in African wrestling, regularly representing Tunisia at major international events.
Career
In 2021, he competed at the African & Oceania Olympic Qualification Tournament hoping to qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.[3][4]
He won the silver medal in his event at the 2022 African Wrestling Championships held in El Jadida, Morocco.[5][6] He competed in the 87 kg event at the 2022 Mediterranean Games held in Oran, Algeria where he was eliminated in his first match by eventual bronze medalist Noureldin Hassan of Egypt.
Career highlights
- 2019 African Games (Rabat, Morocco): Won the silver medal in the men's 87 kg Greco-Roman wrestling event, marking one of his most significant achievements at continental level [1]
- African Wrestling Championships: Missaoui is an eight-time medalist at the African Wrestling Championships, consistently ranking among the top wrestlers in his category on the continent.[5]
- 2021 African & Oceania Olympic Qualification Tournament: Secured a bronze medal, helping Tunisia claim several qualification spots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.[4]
- 2022 African Wrestling Championships: Competed in the under-87 kg category, where he was defeated by Algeria's Sid Azara in the final, earning another podium finish for Tunisia.
Latest achievements
Skander Missaoui is an active Tunisian Greco-Roman wrestler, currently competing in the 97 kg weight category. Below are his most recent achievements and career updates: [7]
2023–2025: Recent Results and Participation
2023 African Wrestling Championships (Hammamet, Tunisia):
Won the bronze medal in the 97 kg Greco-Roman category.[7]
2024 Season:
- Africa & Oceania Olympic Qualification Tournament: Competed in the 97 kg class, securing important victories and contributing to Tunisia’s Olympic qualification efforts.
- Arab Championships: Participated in the 2024 edition, representing Tunisia among other Arab nations.
- Throughout the 2024 season, Missaoui recorded several wins in the 97 kg category, including a streak of three consecutive victories in December 2024.[7]
2025 Season:
Remains active in international competitions. As of the latest records in 2025, he has achieved 3 wins and 0 losses, continuing his strong performance.[7]
Current Profile
- Weight Class: 97 kg
- Style: Greco-Roman
- Country: Tunisia [7]
Summary Table
| Year | Tournament | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | African Wrestling Championships | 97 kg | Bronze Medal |
| 2024 | Africa & Oceania Olympic Qualifier | 97 kg | Participation & Wins |
| 2024 | Arab Championships | 97 kg | Participation |
| 2025 | Season | 97 kg | 3 Wins, 0 Losses |
Assessment
Skander Missaoui has recently moved up to the 97 kg weight class and continues to compete at a high level, consistently earning medals and victories in African and Arab wrestling events. He remains one of Tunisia’s leading Greco-Roman wrestlers in 2024 and 2025.[7]
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Location | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | African Games | Rabat, Morocco | 2nd | Greco-Roman 87 kg |
| 2020 | African Wrestling Championships | Algiers, Algeria | 3rd | Greco-Roman 87 kg |
| 2022 | African Wrestling Championships | El Jadida, Morocco | 2nd | Greco-Roman 87 kg |
| 2023 | African Wrestling Championships | Hammamet, Tunisia | 3rd | Greco-Roman 97 kg |
References
- ^ a b "2019 African Games Wrestling Results Book" (PDF). United World Wrestling. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 July 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
Mohamed Skander MISSAOUI
- ^ "Profile". International Wrestling Database. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Shefferd, Neil (2 April 2021). "Host nation Tunisia claim four places at Tokyo 2020 on first day of UWW Africa and Oceania Olympic qualifier". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
Bronze went to Mohamed Missaoui of Tunisia
- ^ a b "2021 African & Oceania Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament Results Book" (PDF). United World Wrestling. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
Mohamed Skander MISSAOUI
- ^ a b Brennan, Eliott (21 May 2022). "Oborududu bags 11th consecutive title at African Wrestling Championships". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
Sid Azara beat Tunisia's Mohamed Skander Missaoui in the under-87kg.
- ^ "2022 African Wrestling Championships Results Book" (PDF). United World Wrestling. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
Mohamed Skander MISSAOUI
- ^ a b c d e f "MISSAOUI Mohamed Skander | United World Wrestling". uww.org. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
External links
- Mohamed Skander Missaoui at United World Wrestling
- Mohamed Iskender Missaoui at the International Wrestling Database