'Untrained' Somali runner's horrible performance at World University Games causes outrage

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Outrage has ensued following an "untrained" Somali runner’s performance during a women's 100-meter race at the World University Games in Chengdu, China, on Monday that can only be seen to believe. 

Nasra Abukar Ali, who is said to be 20 years old from Somalia, ran the 100-meter heat in 21.81 seconds. She finished dead last in the race.

Brazil’s Gabriela Silva finished the race 10 seconds before Ali crossed the finish line. The cameras for the event even panned back to Ali as she was still running while the rest of the competition was slowing down.

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The performance – Ali was seemingly giving it her all, to her credit – has been viewed as a catastrophe for Somalia, and while some find it amusing to see Ali competing against some of the best athletes in the world, others don’t.

"The Ministry of Youth and Sports should step down. It’s disheartening to witness such an incompetent government," Somali commentator Elham Garaad posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. "How could they select an untrained girl to represent Somalia in running? It’s truly shocking and reflects poorly on our country internationally."

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Since the event caused worldwide outrage, the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Somalia did their own investigation into how Ali was selected for the World University Games despite clearly not showing she can compete