Sports in Somaliland

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Sports are popular in Somaliland from both the participation and spectating aspect.[1][2] The most popular sport in Somaliland is football;[3][4][failed verification] other popular sports include track and field and basketball.[5][6] Sporting events in Somaliland are organised by the Somaliland's Ministry of Youth and Sports.[7][8] 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.[9][10]

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.[11][12]

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  11. ^ Magee, Will (2017-05-12). "For The Somaliland National Team, Recognition Means More Than Acclaim". VICE. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  12. ^ "Starting a national team in a country that doesn't exist". BBC Sport. 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2024-04-05.