Somali athletics boss's niece takes 21 seconds to run 100m amid 'nepotism' claims

Somalia's minister of youth and sports suspended the chairwoman of the country's athletics federation and is set to initiate legal action after a female sprinter took more than 21 seconds to complete the 100 metres at the World University Games. Nasra Abukar Ali lined up for the women's 100m at the student games in China but she finished dead last, more than 10 seconds behind the race winner who clocked 11.58 seconds. In a clip that went viral on social media, the untrained 20-year-old was not even in the frame as the rest of the field crossed the line.

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[gary]

She could have become the first runner ever to be 'lapped' in the 100m.

[InayahBlack]

Before she even started running.. I had questions.. 🤔

[mvZack]

the fact the Somalion Sports Administration did a whole investigation of how did this even happened 💀

[LeoPard-HQ]

I want to raise awareness about the rampant issue of nepotism in Somalia. The video showcases a distressing reality where some individuals practice nepotism without any regard for fairness. It's disheartening to see a qualified girl being overlooked for training simply because her family isn't connected to the ministry of sports. This injustice makes me feel extremely angry, especially when it seems that the problem starts from the top, with the government and extends down to the lowest levels. Such behavior contributes to our country's reputation as one of the most corrupt nations in the world.

[untrainednewbirds]

She is famous, has a world record, world is talking about her, visited a new continent...what else you want in life?

[rbstevns]

It would have been closer if everyone had to run the 200m while she ran the 100m

[doganmert]

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce; My goal at the World Athletics Championships to be held this year is to surpass the Somali Superstar Nasra Abukar Ali, who is now the first in the World Rankings. It will not be easy to pass Nasra Abukar Ali.

[buuqmarabo]

it was just a prank done by our sports minister. 😂

[aitheuhc]

Im so embarrassed for her. With everything the couldve bought or asked for but instead she asked for publicly humiliation 😭😭😭

[souldreamer]

Brilliant. I love this. I’d actually start watching sports if the let an normal untrained person run in every race. It breaks the repetitive monotony every race being the same. Well done Somalia.

[reframeservices]

First body positive competition!!! Very progressive.

[PressPauseProductions]

Why embarrass your niece like this? 😂😂

[ahmedjarttu]

1st finisher doing the sign of the cross, the last with hijab 😂

[WarzoneVictoryWins]

Not just physically slow but mentally as well.

[Bano]

Her Uncle wasn't doing Her doing Her any favours .

[ghettoyouthkatakyni]

Genetics and hard work is important 😂this is ridiculous

[xsakari_acex]

I don’t get why everyone is flaming Somalia they should be going after the people who let this girl participate, I’m a Somalian and I’ve seen people twice her size be way faster than she will ever be 💀 it’s all cause of nepotism, ruin someone else’s dream who’s also more qualified than me because I’m related to the higher ups

[merso]

I thought I saw an expecting lady running!

[cobewilliams]

Joe Budden Pod brought me here 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Mon-bdkx]

I just want to point out that girl has balls .. lmaooo she knew she was about to be laughed at by millions, she clearly isn't a runner her shorts were riding up 😮