“She Has Never Run In Her Life”: Internet Explodes with Laughter as Unfit Somalian Athlete Competes in 100m Race
A video of a Somalian athlete competing in the 100m race at the World University Games in China has left social media rolling on the floor with laughter. Nasra Ali Bashir’s race performance, or lack thereof, has become an unexpected source of amusement, garnering a flurry of humorous reactions.
However, behind the laughter lies a tale of controversy, nepotism allegations, and questions surrounding the Ministry of Youth and Sports’ decision to select an apparently untrained athlete for such a prestigious event.
The Slowest Finish in World University Games History
The video of her slowest finish in the competition’s history went viral on social media, leaving sports enthusiasts and experts questioning the Ministry of Youth and Sports’ selection process. According to Horn Examiner, Nasra Ali Bashir finished last in the 100m race, setting a new record for the slowest finish in the competition’s history.
Nepotism Allegations and Unqualified Representation
Controversy erupts as accusations of nepotism surround Nasra’s selection, with reports suggesting she is the niece of the athletic federation director. The decision to send an allegedly untrained and unfit athlete to represent Somalia has left the sporting community bewildered.
Watch the video below;
The Ministry of Youth and Sports should step down. It's disheartening to witness such an incompetent government. How could they select an untrained girl to represent Somalia in running? It's truly shocking and reflects poorly on our country internationally. pic.twitter.com/vMkBUA5JSL
— Elham Ishmael ✍︎ (@EIshmael_) August 1, 2023
Social Media Reacts with Humor and Criticism
As the video of Nasra’s sluggish performance goes viral, social media explodes with a mix of humor and criticism. Memes and jokes flooded the internet, poking fun at the seemingly improbable choice of representation in the race
Check out some of the reactions;
@somalianalyst;
She has never run a day in her life
@UnkleAyo;
Immediately I saw the potbelly, I started laughing. This girl hasn’t walked fast in her life, talk more of run any kind of race.
@ireneafoley
Lmaooooo. Looks like there are no women in Somalia again so they had to pick the last one from the street and put her on the next flight. 😭
@Irunnia;
From this moment i already started laughing. I don’t think she’s ever walked fast in her life before or ever trained once. She was so slow, it looked like she was running on slow motion 😭
@TheWachirah;
Immediately I saw the pot belly, I just started laughing.🤣 Shame on Somalia for embarrassing themselves like this.