Death of Najib Salmi: The Moroccan Journalism Community in Mourning
It is with deep sadness that the world of journalism and media learned, this Sunday, January 25, of the passing of Moroccan sports journalist Najib Salmi. A prominent figure in national journalism, he passed away surrounded by the respect of his peers and the affection of the public he accompanied for many years.
Throughout his career, Najib Salmi established himself as a respected and passionate voice, able to report on sporting achievements with professionalism, sensitivity and a deep understanding of the field. Through his columns, commentaries and analyses, he succeeded in captivating generations of readers and viewers, making a significant contribution to turning sport into a subject of debate, unity and national pride.
Salmi was appreciated not only for his journalistic skill, but also for his integrity, kindness and his ability to encourage new generations of media professionals. His interventions, marked by objectivity and clarity, made him a reference figure in the Moroccan media landscape.
Over the years, he covered numerous major sporting events with distinction, whether national, continental or international. His communicative passion for football in particular, and his attachment to promoting Moroccan sport, made him widely popular with the general public.
The passing of Najib Salmi leaves an immense void. Through his work, he contributed to the development of sports journalism in Morocco and to the recognition of many sporting careers. His voice, which accompanied so many defining moments of national sport, will remain in the collective memory.
Today, thoughts turn to his family, loved ones, as well as his colleagues and friends, to whom we extend our sincerest condolences. The world of journalism and sport has lost a great professional, a passionate figure whose legacy will remain engraved in the media history of the Kingdom.
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.
Editorial team/le7tv
