djibouti

Djibouti boasts a storied sporting history, adorned with national heroes and an array of achievements.

Ayanleh Souleiman stands as the nation’s most celebrated athlete, clinching gold in the 1500m at the 2014 IAAF World Indoor Championships and a bronze in the same event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Another revered figure is Mohamed Daoud, who secured gold in the 800m at the 2011 All-Africa Games, etching his name in Djibouti’s athletic annals. Football has also been a source of pride, with the national team securing victories in the CECAFA Cup in 2008 and 2011.

Djibouti’s athletic excellence extends to the African Games, highlighted by gold medals in the men’s 800m and 1500m in 2011 and a bronze in the men’s 5000m in 2015. Additionally, the national athletics team claimed bronze in the 4x400m relay at the 2011 All-Africa Games.

The nation’s accomplishments are not confined to track and field; Djibouti has also made its mark in boxing, earning a bronze medal in the men’s light flyweight division at the 2011 All-Africa Games, showcasing its diverse sporting excellence and impact on the global sports stage.