The Tunisian National Olympic Committee says it will pay Ikram Dhahri's medical bills ©Getty Images

The Tunisian National Olympic Committee (CNOT) has vowed to foot Ikram Dhahri's medical bills after the athlete was injured at the African Taekwondo Championships in Rwanda.

Dhahri suffered a shoulder injury described as "severe" by the Tunisian Taekwondo Federation.

After being flown back to Tunisia, Dhahri has undergone an operation and is now recovering in hospital in Tunis.

The CNOT said its President Mehrez Boussayene had been in touch with the hospital for an update on Dhahri's condition and to relay that the organisation would pay any medical bills.

Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi won one of Tunisia's two medals at the African Taekwondo Championships ©Getty Images
Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi won one of Tunisia's two medals at the African Taekwondo Championships ©Getty Images

Dhahri is a three-time medallist at the African Championships, most recently winning women's under-49 kilograms bronze in 2021.

At this year's African Taekwondo Championships in Kigali, Tunisia won four medals.

Firas Katousi and Olympic silver medallist Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi led the way, both winning gold.