Sports in Somaliland

Sports in Somaliland are popular from both the participation and spectating aspect.[1][2] Some popular sports in Somaliland are football, track and field and basketball.[3][4] Among all sport in Somaliland, the most popular one is football.[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]

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See also

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


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