On 22 April 2026, the President of the Somali Archery Federation, Eng. Abdullahi Abow Hussein, held a meeting with members of the Somali diaspora in London as part of his visit to the United Kingdom.
The Somali Archery Federation President has visited the arsenal stadium London, and Arsenal/Emirates Stadium
The meeting focused on the important role that the Somali Archery Federation diaspora can play in supporting the development of Archery both nationally and internationally.
Key areas of discussion included:
- Supporting the development of Somali Archery federation.
- Encouraging the Somali diaspora to contribute to archery development in Somalia.
- Building partnerships between Somali Community organizations and Archery in the United Kingdom.
- Supporting young Somali athletes and creating opportunities for their development.
- Improving access to sports equipment, coaching, training and technical expertise archery.
- Encouraging Somali professionals and businesspeople in the diaspora to invest in Somali Archery.
- Strengthening links between Somali archery and the international sporting community.
- Promoting archery and other sports as tools for youth development, discipline and community engagement.
- Exploring opportunities for UK-based Somali organizations to support sports programmes in Somalia.
The meeting was also an opportunity to discuss how the Somali diaspora can become a strategic partner in rebuilding and strengthening Somali Archery, including through financial support, expertise, equipment, mentorship, international connections and Archery development programmes.
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