amar benikhlef

High-level sports coach and former Olympic judo athlete, silver medalist at the 2008 Olympic Games, with extensive experience in developing athletes and preparing them for international competitions. Served as a coach of the Algerian national judo team, contributing to the qualification of many athletes for major competitions, including the Olympic Games.

Possesses advanced expertise in designing high-performance training programs, as well as physical and tactical development in combat sports, with the ability to build professional training systems that help athletes achieve their highest physical, technical, and mental performance levels.

Certifications & Education
2018–2019
Master’s Degree (MSc) in Management and Administration of Sports Facilities
University of Algiers 3 – Institute of Physical Education and Sports

2005–2006
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Sports
University of Algiers 3 – Institute of Physical Education and Sports

2000
Baccalaureate (High School Diploma)
Ministry of Education

Professional Experience

• Judo Expert, 6th Degree (Dan), certified by the International Judo Federation (IJF) – 2009
• Head Coach of the Algerian Senior National Judo Team (2013–2021)
• Head Coach of the Libyan National Judo Team (2015–2016)
• University Lecturer at University of Algiers 3 – Institute of Physical Education and Sports
• Vice President of El Harrach Football Club (Algerian League 2) – 2023/2024 Season
• Member of the Algerian Olympic Committee (2008–2016)

Sporting Achievements

As an Athlete

International (World Level):

• 🥈 Silver Medal – Olympic Games, Beijing 2008 (–90 kg)
• 🥉 Bronze Medal – Mediterranean Games, Italy 2009
• 🥉 Bronze Medal – Kano Cup (Japan), 2009
• 🥉 Bronze Medal – Paris Grand Slam, 2010
• 🥇 Gold Medals – Trofeo Italia Tournament (2007, 2009)
• 🥇 Gold Medal – Marseille International Tournament, 2004
• 🥇 Gold Medals – Tunisia International Tournament (2004, 2006)
• 🥇 Gold Medal – Algiers International Tournament, 2007
• 🥉 Bronze Medal – Egypt International Tournament, 2006

African Competitions:

• 🥇 Gold Medal – African Games, Nigeria 2003
• 🥈 Silver Medal – African Games, Algiers 2007
• 🥇 African Champion (multiple times: 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011)
• 🥈 Silver Medals – African Championships (2006, 2012)

Arab Competitions:

• 🥇 Gold Medal – Arab Games, Algiers 2004
• 🥇 Gold Medal – Arab Games, Doha 2012
• 🥇 Gold Medal – Arab Championship, Egypt 2007

National Achievements:

• 🥇 Algerian National Champion (8 times): 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012

As a Coach

International (World Level):

• Qualified 5 athletes for the Olympic Games, Rio 2016
• 🥉 Bronze Medal – Abu Dhabi Grand Slam (Ilyas Bouyakoob), 2015
• 🥈 Silver Medal – Grand Prix Croatia (Mohamed Amine Tayeb), 2014
• 🥉 Bronze Medal – Mediterranean Games (Ilyas Bouyakoob), 2020

African Level:

• 🥇 1st Place – African Team Championships (4 times): 2013, 2015, 2019, 2020
• 🥇 20 Gold Medals – African Championships (various weight categories during coaching career)
• 🥈 50 Silver Medals – African Championships (various weight categories during coaching career)
• 🥉 33 Bronze Medals – African Championships (various weight categories during coaching career)