Chadly Zouiten

الشاذلي زويتن (Known as "Zouiten")

Sports Pioneer, President of Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Benefactor

Born 1894

Tunis, Tunisia

Passed Away 1963 Tunis, Tunisia

Lifespan 69 years old

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"Sports is the school of national unity where every youth learns that freedom requires stamina and discipline."

Archival Overview

Pioneering father of modern Tunisian athletics and sports administration who presided over Espérance Sportive de Tunis (EST) for three decades, after whom the historic Stade Chedly Zouiten in Tunis is named.

Biographical Record

Chadly Zouiten was a central figure in utilizing athletics as a vehicle for national identity and youth empowerment under the French Protectorate. Taking the helm of Espérance Sportive de Tunis in 1931, he transformed it into a powerhouse of national pride.

He financed sports facilities, encouraged athletics for young Tunisians across tennis, football, and boxing, and served as President of the Tunisian Football Federation. His legacy is permanently commemorated by the famous Chedly Zouiten Stadium in Al-Menzah.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Djellaz Cemetery
Tunis, Tunisia

                         GPS: 36.7833, 10.1833                    

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