| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 September 1960 |
| Occupation | Judoka |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Sport | Judo |
| Weight class | Men's 65 kg |
| Rank | 8th dan black belt [1] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic Games | R32 (1988) |
| World Champ. | R16 (1987) |
| Profile at external databases | |
| IJF | 4280 |
| JudoInside.com | 20015 |
| Updated on 10 March 2023. | |
Mohamed Meridja (born 19 September 1960) is an Algerian judoka. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1988 Summer Olympics. [2]
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