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Somaliland: A Hero’s welcome For Runner Mo Farah
September 21, 2011 · 9 Comments
BERBERA (SomalilandPress)—Mo Farah accompanied by his wife and daughter receives a hero’s welcome in Somaliland today after he returned to his birth country. Mo Farah who is known worldwide as one of the top long distance runner and this year’s 5000M gold winner of the World Championships in Athletics. Welcoming the world famous runner at Berbera International Airport were Minister of Sports and Youth, Minister of Aviation, governor of Saahil, mayor of Berbera and hundreds of youths. Mo Farah and his family were also accompanied by his friend Somali singer Mohamud Omar Yare.
Mo who spoke with the press for few moments thanked all those that came to welcome them back to Somaliland and that he will do all he can to enlighten the world about Somaliland. Mo Farah gained tremendous support from Somaliland citizens after he displayed Somaliland flag to millions of audience when he won gold for the 10,000M at the European Championship in 2010. Just last month at the 2011 World championships in Athletics, Mo won silver in the 10,000m and gold in the 5000m. Farah who won British’s first ever men’s European gold medal at the 10,000m is also favorite to win gold in London 2012.
Somalilandpress | 21 September 2011
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Mo Farah is an example of that if you dream big and follow it through it will yield fruits, fame and a bright future. And it is true when they say that life is two ways street. So, it is up to you to choose the right path. That is what he did. Mo Farah is also a role model for all Somali youth at home and abroad who wants to dream big and pursue their dreams.
Mo please use your celebrity status and try to influence Somali youth at home and abroad to take up sports. It will be a distraction for them from taking the wrong path and will keep them focus on studying and following their dreams to do what you Mo was able to do because if you can do it, they can also do it. Dreams are made and not inherited, Mo is an example of that.
Welcome home Mo, you deserve a hero welcome and more. We are very proud of you!
congratulations on your achievements. Though I wonder Why can he not be call his really name.
Mo Farah,
Welcome to Somaliland walaal and thank you for being a good role model for our young men.
One thing is for sure that lady of his did not want to be there. I have never seen someone that angry on photograph of a welcoming occasion. I have some understanding of her being edgy for the reason that she is in a foreign coutry., but…
Good luck to my bruv though. I can tell you it is really hard being married to someone with a different culture.
It's call returning back home syndrome soon she will get use to it!
Don't the minister of aviation, the governor of Saahil, and the mayor of Barbara have other important jobs to do than attend completely irrelevant meetings, celebrations, and ceremonies. Mo Farah should be left alone to represent the country he adopted without us running after him all the time with our flag. Instead, the government should focus on helping our youth develop their talent and reach their full potential.
mr somaliland__i sometimes surprise narrow minded people whose their views are based on envy and jealous like you,__somaliland is not just a tribe based country like puntland but it is a country belonged by different clans and tribes majorly populated by isaaq. i can say you are out of the scope__
Nice one, Mo.
Glad you have taken the family with you this time! enjoy your break, though you can't really have a holiday in Somaliland, when everyone is literally on top of you, it's all good though! much loved, nice country.
I hope you get the change to organise a road race, may be 15k like in 2008.
Best
Moh. Ismail,London,UK
Much respect for Mo Farah. I am very impressed with him. I am also amazed how excited and happy he looks to be back in his country, which he visited only two years ago perior to this visit. Masha Allah, it shows how proud Somalilander he is; ka naxow nafta waa. Really, don't wish haters to drop dead, but may be drop deaf lol.
His wife looks bit overwhelmed, but look at her wearing Islamic or Arab traditional clothing. She has made the effort to fit in with her new country, identity, and family. She will be alright and find it hard to leave the country after their holidaying end, sure about that. She will be falling in love all over again, but this time with Somaliland not Mo LOL.