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Bouchra Hajij elected CASOL president in Dakar

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Morocco’s Bouchra Hajij was elected president of CASOL, the body bringing together African Olympic sports confederations, in Dakar on 6 November 2026. The CAVB and the Association of National Olympic Committees report the election.

The general assembly took place alongside the Youth Olympic Games. Hajij already chairs the African Volleyball Confederation and is a vice-president of the international federation.

According to the CAVB, her priorities include closer cooperation among confederations, sports infrastructure and greater support for young people and women. The Olympic body also outlines a roadmap towards Los Angeles 2028. These are announced priorities; their implementation has yet to produce documented results.

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