Ahmad 
The Tunisian delegation participating in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris arrived and included 27 athletes, while illustrious names such as swimmer Ayoub Al-Hafnawi, gold medalist in the 400-meter freestyle, and tennis player Ons Jabeur were absent.
After a lackluster season at the World Swimming Championships and problems with physical and mental readiness, Al-Hafnawi decided not to participate in the games. For her part, Jaber also chose to be absent after facing repeated problems with injuries during the current and previous year.
In the absence of the two stars, attention is turning to Khalil Jendoubi, who won the silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the 58-kg taekwondo competition.
In addition to Jendoubi, swimmer Ahmed Al-Jawadi stands out, who has performed outstandingly in recent months, participating in the 400, 800 and 1500 meter freestyle races, as well as in the 10 km race in open water.
As for team sports, Tunisian sports remain out of competition this year, as the Tunisian team will not participate in any team sports such as football, volleyball, basketball or handball in this edition of the Olympic Games.
Tunisia has participated in the Olympic Games since 1924, and has achieved many successes. In 1960, weightlifter Mohammed Al-Tilmisani won the first gold medal for Tunisia in weightlifting at the Rome Games, and in 2000, long-distance runner Hisham Al-Nouiri won the gold medal in the 3,000-meter steeplechase race. Sydney course.
In 2012, swimmer Habiba Al-Gharibi won the gold medal in the 5,000-meter freestyle at the London Games.
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