Sports in Somaliland
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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 is the athletes from all regions of Somaliland regions.[9][10]
See also
- Somaliland Football Association
- Somaliland Regional Games
- Somaliland national football team
- Ministry of Youth and Sports
References
- ^ "Somaliland: Starting a national team in a country that doesn't exist". BBC. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Somaliland: Strong Foundations for Country's Sporting Future". Somaliland Sun. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Women and Athletics, Sports in Somaliland". Som Tribune. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "CONIFA Through the Years: Are You Ready for Somaliland 2020?". Pundit Arena. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Somaliland will no longer be hosting CONIFA Sportsbet World Football Cup 2020". Somaliland Standard. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "The Somaliland National Soccer Team Needs Recognition More Than Acclaim". Vice. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Somaliland Sports Minister Lambasted For Negligence over Sports Activities". Qurbejoog. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Somaliland Looking For Self-Determination Through Sports". Busi Week. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Somaliland: 2012 Football Finalists Meet again for the 2013 Finals". Somaliland Sun. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Somaliland: Regional Sports Tournament Brings Nation Together". Somaliland Sun. Retrieved 16 March 2020.