Djiboutian swimmer wins silver at Zone 3 championships
Houmed Houssein Barkat secured a second-place finish in the 100m backstroke event.
Djiboutian swimmer Houmed Houssein Barkat won a silver medal in the 100m backstroke at the Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championships. He finished second behind a top East African swimmer in a competitive race.
The Secretary of State for Sports, Fatouma Ali Abdallah, congratulated Barkat and the Djiboutian Swimming Federation. She encouraged them to continue their efforts for the prestige of Djiboutian swimming.
Barkat's second-place finish confirms his progress in regional sports.
Why it mattersDjiboutian swimmer Houmed Houssein Barkat won a silver medal at the Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championships.