MOGADISHU ( Halbeeg News) – The winners of Mogadishu Mini Marathon have been awarded in a colorful ceremony held in the Somali capital on Sunday evening.
The event presided over by the Minister for Youth and Sports, Khadija Mohamed Diriye and the Mayor of Mogadishu who also doubles up as the Governor of Banadir region, Abdirahman Omar Osman.
In men’s category of 3.5-kilometer race, Abdinur Mohamed Garad won gold for finishing first, Mohamed Ibrahim Ahmed took silver and Hassan Mohamed Idow won bronze.
In women’s category, 2016 Olympic contestant, Maryam Nur Muse scooped gold, newcomer Jihan Hassan took bronze medal while talented Qali Ibrahim Mohamed settled on a bronze medal.
The winners of each category were awarded a cash prize of USD 200, USD 150 for runner ups and USD 100 for bronze winners
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