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Mo Farah Recieves Presidential Award From Somaliland President
September 25, 2011 · 12 Comments
HARGEISA(SomalilandPress)–Mo Farah an outstanding Somaliland-born British international track and field athlete met with and received the prestigious Presidential Honours Award from the President of Somaliland. The President congratulated Mo for his triumph winning the gold medal in the 5,000m, one of the toughest and most competitive events in world sport, and praised him for inspiring the citizens of this country (Somaliland) and the UK in a positive conduct.
The president speaking with Mr. Farah in his office said, “it’s essential for your future to carry on the many successes you’ve achieved and be role model to the many youngsters of this country.”
Mr. Farah thanked the president for the award, the wonderful reception and hospitality he has received from the people of Somaliland and its government and said that coming to his birth place has been a heart-warming and unforgettable life time experience.
Amid the important government officials welcoming Mr. Farah were the Minister of Sports, Youths and culture, Hon. Abdi Said Fahiye and the Presidential Minster, Hon. Hirsi Ali Hassan of the Rep. of Somaliland.
Somalilandpress | 25 September 2011
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Way to go Mo, another Somaliland over-achiever.
we are Very Proud of this young man. VIVA Somaliland!!
somalilanders are amazing runners Abdi bile yesterday and Mohamed farah for today………
OMG…. is that Mr Bidhi in the photo???
The guy from the 6th picture. He is 2nd from left wearing the light yellowish shirt.
He is one crazy man. I think he owns a cafeteria at Stratford Road and visits London now and then. On the other hand he is Mr SLAND Nr 1 as welll.
wuz the name of the cafeteria? I Love Coffee
MORE information plz!!!!
@Badland
Do you want to stap him?
looool
MashAllah Mohamed Farah is a great example to Somali men. His wife looks beautiful with the Islamic clothing and his daughter is very cute too :)
VIVA Somaliland, Thank you SomalilandPress
Do you think that giving Somaliland Presidential Awards to Somaliland Diaspora achievers who are abroad are a good idea even if they are representing other nations? Mo Farah is a stand up guy but I can't help but feel he is giving the youth here the impression that if you leave Somaliland you can achieve anything. We're sending the wrong message in my honest opinion. Shouldn't we be encouraging our youth to stay over here?
Maxamuud-Aar
*is a good idea
Mo Farah is great … go on achieve more, next big one is Olympic double Gold Insha Allah. Let us not forget the role of Tania, the force behind Mo Farah. They say for every great man there is a woman behind him.