The sports world was recently rocked by a viral video of a slow 100-meter runner at the University Games in Somalia. The runner, who was identified as Abdi Ali, was seen struggling to make it to the finish line in a time of over two minutes. The video quickly spread across social media, leading to widespread criticism of the Somali Sports Minister, Abdirahman Mohamed.
In response to the criticism, the Sports Minister issued a public apology. In his statement, he acknowledged that the incident was “unfortunate” and that he was “deeply sorry” for the embarrassment it caused. He also said that he was taking steps to ensure that such an incident would not happen again.
The apology has been met with mixed reactions from the Somali public. While some have praised the Minister for taking responsibility for his actions, others have criticized him for not doing enough to prevent the incident from occurring in the first place.
The incident has also sparked a larger discussion about the state of sports in Somalia. Many have argued that the country’s sports infrastructure is inadequate and that more needs to be done to ensure that athletes are properly trained and equipped.
At the same time, it is important to recognize that this incident is not representative of all Somali athletes. While Abdi Ali’s performance was certainly disappointing, there are many other Somali athletes who have achieved great success in their respective sports.
Ultimately, this incident serves as a reminder that more needs to be done to ensure that all athletes are given the opportunity to perform at their best. The Somali Sports Minister’s apology is a step in the right direction, but it is only the beginning of what needs to be done to improve the state of sports in Somalia.
