The president of Somali Athletics Federation, Farah Ali Moalim, was recently re-elected to lead the SAF for another four-year term, received a message of support and congratulations from the president of World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe.
“Dear president, I would like to express my sincere congratulations for your successful re-election as president of Somali Athletics Federation” Mr. Coe’s message to SAF president reads.
He said that Mr. Moalim’s re-election is a testament to the trust and confidence the country’s athletics community placed in him and his guidance as well as his commitment to Somali Athletics community.
“I am delighted to count on your expertise and dedication to promote the sport of athletics in your country and globally and to join forces to continue the growth of our sport together. I look forward to working with you and wish you the best of luck during your term of office” Mr. Coe, said in his message.
Serving Somali Athletics Federation
Mr. Moalim, who spent decades serving the Somali Athletics Federation during which he held different positions, was tasked to serve as an acting president in August 2023 in the aftermath of widespread scandal involving the former president of the federation, Khadija Aden Dahir.
Former president Dahir sent her untrained and unqualified niece to an international competition, in a move that the federation termed clear corruption and nepotism which have no place in the beautiful sport.
This corrupt act lead to the former president’s sacking.
