Nasra Abukar set a record at the World University Games held in China. Not a speed record, unfortunately. The Somali runner finished the race in 21’81”, about ten seconds behind her competitors. This is the slowest time in the history of the competition.
His performance has since sparked controversy. Nasra Abukar is actually the niece of the president of the Somali Athletics Federation. An investigation has been opened in Somalia. According to CNN and Forbes, Mohamed Bare Mohamud, the Minister of Sports, has called for the suspension of Khadijo Aden Dahir, the president of the Athletics Federation.
