Sports in Somaliland explained

Sports are popular in Somaliland from both the participation and spectating aspect.[1] [2] The most popular sport in Somaliland is football;[3] [4] other popular sports include track and field and basketball.[5] [6] Sporting events in Somaliland are organised by the Somaliland's Ministry of Youth and Sports.[7] [8] Somaliland hosts the Somaliland Regional Games, a multi-sport event every two or four years. The participants of this event are the athletes from all regions of Somaliland.[9] [10]

The Somaliland national football team is a member of CONIFA, a federation for national teams not affiliated to FIFA, and has participated in the CONIFA World Football Cup.[11] [12]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Somaliland: Starting a national team in a country that doesn't exist. BBC. en. 16 March 2020.
  2. Web site: Somaliland: Strong Foundations for Country's Sporting Future. Somaliland Sun. en. 16 March 2020.
  3. Web site: Somaliland will no longer be hosting CONIFA Sportsbet World Football Cup 2020. Somaliland Standard. en. 16 March 2020.
  4. Web site: The Somaliland National Soccer Team Needs Recognition More Than Acclaim. Vice. en. 16 March 2020.
  5. Web site: Women and Athletics, Sports in Somaliland. Som Tribune. en. 16 March 2020.
  6. Web site: CONIFA Through the Years: Are You Ready for Somaliland 2020?. Pundit Arena. en. 16 March 2020.
  7. Web site: Somaliland Sports Minister Lambasted For Negligence over Sports Activities. Qurbejoog. en. 16 March 2020.
  8. Web site: Somaliland Looking For Self-Determination Through Sports. Busi Week. en. 16 March 2020.
  9. Web site: Somaliland: 2012 Football Finalists Meet again for the 2013 Finals. Somaliland Sun. en. 16 March 2020.
  10. Web site: Somaliland: Regional Sports Tournament Brings Nation Together. Somaliland Sun. en. 16 March 2020.
  11. Web site: Magee . Will . For The Somaliland National Team, Recognition Means More Than Acclaim . VICE . 2017-05-12 . 2024-04-05.
  12. Web site: Starting a national team in a country that doesn't exist . BBC Sport . 2018-11-19 . 2024-04-05.

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