Just few days after regional football tournaments was concluded in both Puntland State of Somalia and Jubba Region, the secratery general of Somali Olympic Committee have congratulated the sports leaders of both regions for successfully staging an incredible tournaments despite the lack of governmental and external assistant.

"Somali National Olympic committee would like to congratulate sports leaders, cities, districts, clubs and supporters who have contributed to Puntland State of Somalia’s regional football tournament that has been effectively finished in the capital of the state Garowe few days ago. We equally like to congratulate Kismayo city and its sporting loving community for organizing the biggest tournament in the region for over 20 years.

Somali OC has been closely monitoring these tournaments and we believe that these kinds of gatherings could play huge role to promote peace and bring our youth back together. We also believe sports inspires youth to lead healthier and fulfilling live and teaches young people the value of teamwork which will not only help them in playing fields but outside as well. ” read a statement from the office of the secretary of SNOC Duran Farah.

 

The statement also urges other States and regions of the country to do similar to increase the level of sports activities within the country and also to contribute the sports development projects in the country.

 

"The national federations have to increase their support and presence within these regions, the way Puntland organized the regional tournament clearly demonstrates their willingness and dedication to develop and produce talented players and to acquire the assistance they deserve will not only double their efforts but will also expand the opportunity for Somali youth of getting involved in sporting activities in larger numbers” finished the statement

 

Somali Olympic Committee has been organizing seminars and trainings for regional sports leaders and administrators for the past few months so they will be able to organize and run successful events within their region and could only be thankful for their input of sports development of the country.