Ahamada Haoulata (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 (age 50–51) |
| Education | Institut national de la jeunesse et des sports, 2002 Cheikh Anta Diop University, 2018 |
| Occupations | |
| Sport | |
| Country | Comoros |
| Sport | 400 meters |
Ahamada Haoulata (born 1975) is a Comorian athlete, educator and civil servant.[1] Haoulata is known for being the first Comorian female athlete to participate in the Olympics.[1][2]
Biography
Haoulata was born in 1975 in Comoros.[1][2]
In 1996, Haoulata earned her Baccalauréat from Lycée Saïd Mohamed Cheikh in Moroni.[2] The same year Haoulata competed in the 400 metres at the 1996 Summer Olympics, where she set the Comoros national record of 1:03.44.[1][3] In 1999, Haoulata completed in the 7th World Championships in Athletics in the 400 meters.[2]
Haoulata later studied in Côte d'Ivoire, where she awarded a Bachelor's in Science and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities.[2] In 2002, Haoulata graduated with a Master's from the Institut national de la jeunesse et des sports.[2] Haoulata also obtained a Certificate of aptitude for secondary school teachers.[2]
Upon returning to Comoros Haoulata worked as a physical education teacher.[2] From 2006 to 2016, Haoulata was the director of the OlympAfrica Centre in Mitsoudjé.[4][2]
In 2018, Haoulata graduated from Cheikh Anta Diop University with a Master's in Physical Activity and Leisure Management.[2] In November 2018, Haoulata was appointed the National Sports Inspector at the Ministry of Youth and Sports.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Ahamada HAOULATA". Olympics. Lausanne, Switzerland: International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "PORTRAIT - Haoulata Ahamada Bachirou, première femme comorienne olympienne". Play International (in French). 5 April 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ Litsky, Frank (27 July 1996). "Americans Start Fast in Track; Ecuadoran Wins First Gold". New York Times. New York, New York. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ "Une délégation internationale du Futbolnet reçue par le ministre Vincent Meriton". Seychelles Nation (in French). Victoria, Seychelles. 4 June 2016. Retrieved 6 March 2026.