Athlete Profile

Mohammed Belbouab

Age 16

Weapon Foil

Date 16.11.2009

Hand Left

Best Result

Junior European Championships Tbilisi, Georgia

Date February 2026

Place Silver

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After beginning fencing as a teenager, Mohammed has quickly risen to prominence as one of Britain’s most promising foilists. He won silver at the 2026 Junior European Championships, reaching the final after a series of high‑quality victories over top European athletes.

Mohammed also helped GBR win bronze in the Junior Men’s Team Foil in Tbilisi. Mohammed has had a strong international season, with multiple EFC Podium’s including winning the EFC Cadet in Samorin.

Two GBR fencers holding up medals and certificates smile to the camera, holding up the GBR flag.
Mohammed winning silver at the 2026 Junior European Championships, pictured alongside David Sosnov (Photo: #BizziTeam).

 

He has previously topped the European age‑group rankings and achieved gold on the Cadet European World Cup circuit, earning recognition as a SportsAid One‑to‑Watch finalist for his rapid ascent through the ranks.

Mohammed during the final of the Junior European Championships 2026 (Photo: #BizziTeam).

 

Domestic Results

  • 2025 Cadet British National Championships: Gold
  • 2025 Junior British National Championships: Bronze
  • 2025 U23 British National Championships: Bronze

International Results

  • 2026 Junior European Championships, Tbilisi –  Silver (Individual), Bronze (Team)
  • 2026 EFC Cadet, Riga – Bronze Medal
  • 2025 EFC Cadet, Samorin – Gold Medal
  • No. 1 in Europe for his age group
  • 2024 Commonwealth Championships (U17 & U20 Team Foil): Double Silver
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