- In response to an incident during the World University Games in Chengdu, China, the sports minister for Somalia apologized.
- Nasra Abubakar Ali, a female competitor in an international 100-meter sprint, came under intense attention since she finished the race in close to 22 seconds, nearly twice as long as the winner.
- A video of the event that showed the Somali runner falling far behind and finally completing the race with an unperturbed attitude went popular on social media. Her eligibility for the tournament was questioned in light of the performance.
- Mohamed Barre Mohamud, the sports minister for Somalia, addressed the issue and conveyed his sincere remorse as well as his recognition of the humiliation the episode had brought him. He said that this show did not accurately reflect the athletic capabilities of Somali athletes and formally apologized to the Somali people for the lackluster performance.
- The event has raised debates about how crucial fair selection procedures and training opportunities are to preparing athletes for success on the world stage.
- The Somali government and sports organizations may come under scrutiny to improve how they develop and choose athletes for upcoming tournaments.