Sports in Somaliland

Sports are popular in Somaliland from both the participation and spectating aspect. The most popular sport in Somaliland is football; other popular sports include track and field and basketball. Sporting events in Somaliland are organised by the Somaliland's Ministry of Youth and Sports. Somaliland hosts the Somaliland Regional Games, a multi-sport event every two or four years. The participants of this event are the athletes from all regions of Somaliland.

The Somaliland national football team is a member of CONIFA, a federation for national teams not affiliated to FIFA, and has participated in the CONIFA World Football Cup.

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