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Le futur des sports mécaniques est électrique 1575

Othmane Ibn Ghazala, 1 y.
3 min read.
Le monde du sport automobile connaît un changement sismique à mesure que les courses de voitures électriques prennent de l’ampleur. À l’avant-garde de cette transformation se trouve la Formule E, une série de courses entièrement électriques qui non seulement change la façon dont nous regardons les courses, mais qui est également le fer de lance des progrès dans la technologie des véhicules électriques (VE). Nous allons explorer l'avenir des courses de voitures électriques, en se concentrant sur la montée en puissance de séries comme la Formule E et leur rôle central dans l'innovation des véhicules électriques. Une nouvelle ère de course automobile : la genèse de la Formule E La Formule E, lancée en 2014, a marqué une approche révolutionnaire du sport automobile, démontrant le potentiel de la technologie des véhicules électriques sur les circuits. Les courses sur circuit urbain de la série apportent l’excitation de la course dans les centres-villes, engageant le public d’une manière que les séries de courses traditionnelles ne peuvent pas faire. Voitures électriques à plein régime : l’expérience Formule E Les voitures de Formule E sont des bancs d'essai pour les technologies EV innovantes, repoussant les limites de l'efficacité, de la gestion de la batterie et du freinage par récupération. Les équipes élaborent des stratégies complexes pour maximiser les performances de la batterie et l’efficacité énergétique, soulignant ainsi l’importance de la conduite intelligente. La Formule E donne la priorité à l'interaction des fans via des expériences numériques interactives, permettant aux téléspectateurs d'influencer les résultats des courses et de voter pour leurs pilotes préférés. Promouvoir la durabilité : le double impact des courses électriques La Formule E remet en question la perception des véhicules électriques comme étant lents et peu pratiques, démontrant leur vitesse, leur agilité et leur adaptabilité. La série sert également de plate-forme pour sensibiliser aux avantages environnementaux des véhicules électriques, encourageant ainsi des choix de transport plus durables. Innovations sur et hors circuit : l’effet d’entraînement des courses de voitures électriques Les innovations développées dans l’environnement intense des courses de Formule E se retrouvent souvent dans les véhicules électriques commerciaux, accélérant ainsi leur adoption par le grand public. Les efforts constants de la Formule E en faveur de l’efficacité énergétique entraînent des avancées technologiques en matière de batteries, améliorant ainsi l’autonomie et les performances des véhicules électriques. Impact mondial : ouvrir la voie à la mobilité électrique L’empreinte mondiale croissante de la Formule E apporte l’enthousiasme des courses électriques à de nouveaux publics, favorisant ainsi l’enthousiasme pour les véhicules électriques. Les principaux constructeurs automobiles investissent de plus en plus dans la course électrique, reflétant leur engagement en faveur de la mobilité durable et mettant en valeur leurs prouesses techniques. La route à suivre : une course pour façonner les routes de demain Alors que les courses de voitures électriques poursuivent leur ascension, l’avenir est prometteur tant pour le sport automobile que pour la technologie des véhicules électriques. La Formule E et les séries similaires continueront de pousser la technologie des véhicules électriques dans leurs retranchements, favorisant ainsi les progrès qui se répercuteront sur les véhicules grand public. Les expériences interactives et la participation des fans évolueront, créant un mélange unique de divertissement sportif et de défense de l'environnement. L’influence des courses de voitures électriques s’étendra au-delà de la piste, incitant davantage de particuliers et d’industries à adopter la mobilité électrique. Stratégies pour un avenir électrifié Alors que l’avenir des courses de voitures électriques se dessine, certaines stratégies peuvent tracer la voie à suivre : Poussée technologique continue : Le partenariat entre la course électrique et l’innovation des véhicules électriques doit rester solide, repoussant continuellement les limites de la technologie des véhicules électriques. Pollinisation croisée des idées : la collaboration entre les équipes de courses électriques et les grands constructeurs automobiles peut accélérer le transfert des avancées technologiques vers les véhicules grand public. Élargir l'engagement des fans : élargir les façons dont les fans interagissent avec les courses électriques, telles que des expériences VR immersives ou des informations sur les données en temps réel, peut approfondir le lien entre le sport et ses passionnés. Naviguer dans les virages à venir : un effort unifié Alors que les courses électriques préparent leurs moteurs à l’avenir, les acteurs du secteur doivent travailler ensemble : Engagement des constructeurs automobiles : L’investissement des constructeurs automobiles dans les courses électriques démontre leur engagement en faveur de la mobilité durable, tout en contribuant également au développement de technologies avancées pour les véhicules électriques. Collaboration technique : les équipes de course, les ingénieurs et les fabricants de véhicules électriques peuvent collaborer sur des projets partagés qui stimulent l'innovation sur et hors piste. Inspirer la prochaine génération : les séries de courses électriques peuvent inciter les jeunes esprits à poursuivre des carrières dans les domaines de l'ingénierie, de la technologie et du développement durable, créant ainsi une main-d'œuvre prête à relever les défis de l'avenir. En route vers un avenir chargé : la course à l’innovation Alors que les courses de voitures électriques se profilent vers l’avenir, l’impact de la Formule E et des séries similaires s’étend bien au-delà des circuits. Ces compétitions ne sont pas seulement des vitrines de vitesse et d’habileté, mais aussi des catalyseurs pour l’innovation et la durabilité des véhicules électriques. En mettant l’accent sur la technologie de pointe, la promotion du développement durable et l’engagement des fans, les courses de voitures électriques sont sur le point d’ouvrir la voie vers un avenir électrifié. Lorsque le drapeau à damier flotte, il signale non seulement la fin d’une course, mais aussi le début d’un voyage vers un monde propulsé par l’innovation et animé par un engagement commun pour un avenir plus propre et plus vert.
Othmane Ibn Ghazala

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Ahmed Faras: The Eternal Legend of Moroccan Football 240

Aziz Daouda, 1 d.
3 min read.
I have been fortunate enough to know Ahmed Faras. It is unbearable for me to speak of him in the past tense, someone who has been part of my life for so long. It had been ages since he last touched a ball. Few are still alive who saw him play, those who, match after match, would await his dribble, his runs down the wing, his shot, his goal. Faras was an outstanding man, with an incredible shyness and reserve. Even when present somewhere, he was always on the sidelines: discreet, courteous, kind, with deep sensitivity, affection, and great touchiness. But Faras will always be part of the present. He is a true legend of Moroccan and African football; legends never die. Fedala saw him born in the cold of December 1947. Mohammedia would be his city and Chabab his eternal club. At the time, there was no such thing as a transfer market, no migrations, no football mercenary spirit. You were born in a club, learned to play there, and you stayed. His temperament was not that of a typical striker: there was no aggressiveness, no cunning. He compensated with his genius and never needed to dive or roll on the ground to sway a referee or create confusion. His genius spared him all that. He was an exceptional striker who marked the history of Moroccan and continental football. The turf at El Bachir football stadium helped him, at that time, it was the best in Morocco. Ahmed Faras was the product of a generation shaped by the structured environment of the youth sports schools run by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, a system supposedly dismantled by so-called administrative and political reforms. Yet, it was there that Morocco's champions were formed, across all sports. His early path was marked by the guidance of renowned trainers such as Lakhmiri, who helped shape numerous Moroccan talents. This solid foundation allowed him to develop technical skills and a sense of teamwork very early on, which would become hallmarks of his play. Ahmed Faras spent his entire career at Chabab Mohammedia, from 1965 to 1982, never having a professional contract—such things didn’t exist in Morocco then. There’s no need to mention signing bonuses or performance awards, even with the national team. His loyalty to Chabab is remarkable. He would lead the club to a Moroccan championship and become its top scorer. He would bring along with him his playing friends—Acila, Glaoua, Haddadi, and many more. Faras was a pillar of the Moroccan national team. With 36 goals in 94 caps, what a historic scorer for the Atlas Lions! He captained the national team for eight years, playing in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico and the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. In 1975, Ahmed Faras entered the legend by becoming the first Moroccan to win the African Ballon d’Or, an award that underlined the quality and consistency of his play. This distinction placed him among the greatest players on the continent, competing with the top African stars of his era. There was talk of a transfer to Real Madrid...but at the time Moroccan league players were barred from moving abroad under penalty of losing their place in the national team. The idea was, thus, to strengthen the domestic league... The peak of his career was surely the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), won by Morocco in Ethiopia. Faras was the leader on the pitch, the tournament’s top scorer, and his influence was decisive for this historic triumph—the only major African title that Morocco has ever won. He scored crucial goals against Nigeria and Egypt in that tournament, perfectly embodying the role of playmaker and team leader on the field. To this day, he remains the only Moroccan captain ever to lift the coveted African trophy. I have been a few times to that ground in Addis Ababa where he lifted the trophy, and every time, his image dominates my thoughts. An indelible black-and-white, forever etched in the history of the Kingdom and in the memory of Moroccans who followed the match at the time through the voice of one Ahmed Elgharbi...no live broadcasts back then. He was a respected and heeded captain, guided by great coaches: Abdelkader Lakhmiri, Blagoe Vidinic, Abdellah Settati, Jabrane, and especially Gheorghe Mardarescu during that epic campaign in the land of Emperor Haile Selassie. His charisma and vision of the game were crucial in unifying the team and leading them to the summit of African football. Faras embodied the spirit of conquest and national pride throughout the tournament. The squad was selected and led by an outstanding manager as well Colonel Mehdi Belmejdoub. His name is forever bound to that legendary achievement, a symbol of the potential of Moroccan football when guided by exemplary leadership, committed and knowledgeable managers, and players who were true warriors for their jersey’s colors. Ahmed Faras was not just a talented player. After his retirement, he continued to share his passion, getting involved in youth training, passing on his knowledge and love for the game to the new generation. He has been a source of inspiration for so many generations of players. Knowing Lhaj Ahmed Faras meant knowing a symbol of loyalty, talent, and unique leadership in Moroccan sports. His name will forever remain inscribed in collective memory as that of a football giant, whose legacy goes beyond sport to inspire entire generations. Rest in peace, my friend. One day, a great football stadium in this country will bear your name, and it will be fitting, if the players follow your example, honor your career, and if the public rises to your greatness, paying tribute to your distinguished name. So Lhaj Ahmed Faras, if you ever meet Acila up there, ask him to give you another nice pass, and tell Glaoua to defend well... Know that your star shines and will always shine above us in the sky of the beautiful country you cherished so much. ---

The Monad 555

Tupan, 5 d.
The Monad is found at the highest level of existence, being the eternal, indivisible spark of the Divine. It is not a being in the conventional sense, but a pure center of consciousness, a point of origin that transcends time, space, and form. The Monad is a direct emanation of the Absolute, the One Source, and contains within itself the total potential of divine intelligence and will. The Monad beholds the entire cosmos, reflecting it inwardly without division or movement. For the purpose of experience, evolution, and the expansion of consciousness, the Monad unfolds itself. This process does not mean that a fragmentation occurs, but emanation, in accordance with the laws of sacred geometry and cosmic harmony. The Monad expresses itself into twelve individuated Soul aspects — each a radiant expression of its divine essence. These are sometimes called Oversouls, Higher Selves, or Solar Selves in esoteric traditions. Each of these twelve Souls remains intimately connected to the Monad, yet takes on a unique pathway of spiritual development and service. Each Soul, in turn, extends itself into twelve Spirits, or individual incarnating identities, that manifest across the dimensions of space and time. These Spirits are what we often understand as human personalities — seemingly separate lives, yet each one is a temporary projection of a higher spiritual intelligence. These incarnations serve to gather experience, to learn through contrast and duality, and ultimately to return to unity through the path of conscious realization. Thus, from a single Monad emerge: 1) 12 Souls (higher, eternal selves). 2) Each with 12 Spirits (incarnated personalities). 3) That results in 144 individuated expressions of the original divine spark. This structure is an archetypal framework encoded within the very fabric of the universe. The number 144 is not coincidental: it is directly related to sacred numerology and appears in mystical scriptures such as the Book of Revelation, where the 144,000 sealed servants symbolize the perfected collective of awakened souls. In this model, the journey of each incarnated Spirit is not isolated, but part of a vast, intricate tapestry. All experiences — joys, sorrows, triumphs, and trials — are transmitted upward through the Soul to the Monad, enriching the totality of divine being with wisdom distilled through the lens of individuality. The Monad, untouched and changeless, still gathers all of these reflections into itself in perfect harmony. To know oneself, then, is not merely to understand one’s personal identity, but to awaken to the truth that we are emanations of a higher Soul, and beyond that, of a singular Monad — a spark of God.

New Era in World Athletics: The CAA’s Vision for Equitable International Representation... 572

Aziz Daouda, 5 d.
2 min read.
At its most recent congress held on July 14, 2025, in Abeokuta, Nigeria, the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) adopted a resolution that could upend the organization of global athletics governance. As the debate on modernity and representation within international sports institutions intensifies, the CAA is proposing major reforms for World Athletics (WA). **At the Heart of the Reform: A Call for Fairer Governance** Confronted with recent developments in world sports and the need to ensure transparency and efficiency, the CAA believes it is time to revise the Statutes of World Athletics, the global governing body for athletics. The main goal is to strengthen continental representation within the WA Council. This reform hinges on the key points of the resolution, namely fair representation by continent. The CAA suggests establishing a fixed quota of representatives for each continent within the Council. Such a measure would give each region an effective voice, limiting the overrepresentation of continents already well established in international decision-making bodies. It also proposes that the election of World Athletics Council members should be conducted by the continental associations, rather than by a global general assembly. The CAA insists that each continental association should directly elect its own representatives. However, under the CAA’s proposed reform, the presidency is an exception: the position of President of World Athletics would remain subject to the traditional election by the WA General Assembly, thus preserving a form of institutional unity. The proposal goes further by suggesting that, for all World Athletics commissions and working groups, the nomination of members should also fall under the authority of the continental associations, according to a pre-established quota set by WA regulations. This approach aims to ensure real diversity within the technical and strategic circles of global athletics. **A New Momentum Towards International Sports Democracy** The CAA’s initiative is part of a global movement calling for more democracy, transparency, and balance in the governance of major sports federations. Several observers believe that such a reform, if supported by other continental associations, could become a model for other sports and help create a more balanced, representative, and inclusive international sports world. Nonetheless, the proposal will face multiple challenges in its implementation. Despite its ambitions, this resolution will have to overcome several obstacles. Naturally, it requires building consensus among other continental associations. There will also be negotiations with the World Athletics Council, which may fear a loss of influence for certain continents. Finally, regulatory texts will need to be adopted according to a timeline compatible with the desired institutional evolution. Inspired by the spirit of Abeokuta, the CAA’s proposal could well usher in a new era for athletics. It reaffirms the legitimacy of emerging continents and raises the fundamental question of equity in international sports. Only time will tell whether this ambitious reform will find global resonance and lead to a profound transformation of World Athletics governance.