Algeria's representative to the International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM), Brahim Hammad, was defeated in the recent elections, resulting in Algeria losing its seat on the committee's executive board. The election took place during the CIJM General Assembly held on August 20, 2026, in Athens, Greece.
Hammad, who had served as a member of the CIJM executive since 2019, was seeking re-election but failed to secure enough votes from the 26 member nations. His defeat marks the first time Algeria will not have a representative on the CIJM executive since joining the committee in 1963.
The CIJM oversees the Mediterranean Games, a multi-sport event held every four years. Algeria has participated in the Games since 1967 and hosted the event in 1975 in Algiers. The loss of executive representation may impact Algeria's influence in future Games decisions, including bidding and hosting opportunities.
According to the CIJM's official website, the new executive board was elected for a four-year term (2026-2030). The committee did not provide specific vote counts, but confirmed that Hammad was not among the elected members. Algeria's sports ministry has not yet issued an official statement regarding the outcome.
