Somali Rowing & Canoeing Federation

The Somali Rowing and Canoe Federation (SRCF) is proud to share the continued progress of our national athlete Abdirahman, who is currently undertaking intensive training sessions in Cardiff under the professional guidance of his coach, Damian Hammond. The structured training program focuses on improving endurance, technical performance, and competitive readiness as part of his long-term preparation for upcoming international competitions.

During his recent visit to Cardiff, SRCF President Said Mohamed Mohamuud Xayd met with Abdirahman and his coach, Mr Hammond, to observe his training firsthand and receive detailed updates on his performance and development. The visit highlighted the federation’s strong commitment to supporting its athletes and ensuring they are well prepared for major global events, including the World Championships and the qualification pathway toward the Olympic Games 2028.

SRCF remains dedicated to building the capacity of Somali athletes on the international stage, and Abdirahman’s determination and progress continue to inspire young talents across the country.

The Somali Rowing and Canoe Federation (SRCF) has issued an official statement regarding recent developments affecting the Federation and Somali sport.

Read the full statement here:

https://srcf.so/official-statement/

The Somali Rowing & Canoe Federation (SRCF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kuwait Rowing & Canoe Federation (KRCF).

This partnership strengthens international cooperation in developing rowing and canoeing, focusing on athlete exchange, training, and promoting the sport across our nations. 🌊🚣‍♂️

We look forward to more global partnerships that help grow the sport in Somalia and beyond! 🇸🇴🇰🇼

World Rowing - Banyoles to welcome one of the largest World Rowing Masters Regatta ever More than 3,700 athletes from 747 clubs will race at the 2025 World Rowing Masters Regatta in Banyoles, Spain.

Safarka Abdirahman Hassan ee tartanka 2025 World Rowing Under 23 Championships wuxuu ahaa mid si degdeg ah u dhacay. Ciyaaryahanka Soomaaliyeed wuxuu markii ugu horreysay bilaabay ciyaarta doonta (rowing) ka dib markii uu go’aansaday inuu isku dayo ciyaartan markuu bilaabay waxbarashada Jaamacadda Cardiff ee UK dhowr sano ka hor.

“Waxaan bilaabay doonta kaliya si aan u ilaaliyo jirkeyga iyo caafimaadkeyga; si xun baan u tababarnaa waayo kaliya kubbadda koleyga (basketball) ayaan horay u ciyaari jiray,” ayuu sharxayaa Hassan.

Hassan wuxuu ku dhashay Soomaaliya, balse wuxuu dalka ka baxay isagoo weli yar markay waalidkiis u qaxeen UK si ay uga baxsadaan dagaalkii sokeeye ee Soomaaliya. Wuxuu ku koray magaalada Bristol, hase yeeshee wuxuu sidoo kale qoys ku leeyahay Wales, wuxuuna yiri: “Runtii waxaan isku arkaa inaan aad u ahay Welsh.”

Si kastaba ha ahaatee, Soomaaliya weli waxay qayb muhiim ah ka tahay aqoonsigiisa.

“Xiriir weyn ayaan la leeyahay Soomaaliya, gaar ahaan deegaanka aan ku barbaaray ee Bristol wuxuu leeyahay bulsho Soomaali ah oo aad u weyn. Waxaan dareemaa inaan Soomaali ahay, laakiin isla markaa sidoo kale waxaan dareemaa inaan ahay British maadaama aan halkaas ku noolaa nolosheyda oo dhan,” ayuu ku daray.

Laakiin markii uu wicitaanka ka helay xiriirka Somali Rowing and Canoeing Federation (SRCF), Hassan wuxuu go’aansaday inuu matalo Soomaaliya, wuxuuna iskaga baxay kooxaha waaweyn ee doonta ee Cardiff si uu diiradda u saaro hal doomood oo keliya (single scull).

“Inaad noqoto qofkii ugu horreeyay ee Soomaaliya u metela tartan caalami ah waa arrin aad u weyn, sababtoo ah waxay iftiimin doontaa xiriirka (federation)-ka si ay u soo saaraan ciyaartoy dooneed (rowers) oo badan,” ayuu Hassan ku daray.

Inkastoo Hassan uu hadda diiradda saarayo tartanka Poznan ee muddada gaaban, ka hor inta uusan u gudbin Tartanka Afrika ee bisha November iyo inuu isku dayo inuu galo sideeda ugu sarreeya Cardiff ee tartanka Welsh Boat Race sanadka dambe, hadana qorshihiisa mustaqbalka fog wuu is beddelay.

“Haddii aan sii fiicnaado, waxaan rabaa inaan ka qayb galo tartanka u-qalansiga Olombikada ee 2027. Waxaan rabaa inaan tago si aan u arko haddii aan tegi karo Olombikada — waa himilada ugu dambeysa. Laakiin isla markaa waa inaan shaqo raadsadaa,” ayuu yiri ardayga taariikhda iyo siyaasadda bartay.

Si kastaba oo ay wax u dhacaan mustaqbalkiisa ciyaareed, Hassan wuxuu leeyahay doonta wax badan ayey noloshiisa ka beddeshay.

“Waxay ii keentay waxyaabo badan. Waxaan heystaa caafimaad jidheed heer sare ah, waxaan helay saaxiibo aan nolosha oo dhan la saaxiibi doono — saaxiibo aanan filayn inaan heli lahaa haddii aanan ciyaartan gelin.”

“Isla markaa waxaan ku raaxaystay inaan barto ciyaar cusub — gaar ahaan ciyaar qof aniga ii eg oo asalkeyga ka yimid uusan badanaa helin fursad uu ku galo,” ayuu kusoo gabagabeeyay.

One of our athletes, Abdirahman Hassan, from the Somali Rowing and Canoe Federation is currently representing Somalia at the Rowing Championship in Poland, marking a significant step in promoting Somali participation in international water sports and empowering youth through rowing.