Ramla Ali Honored in Mogadishu for Historic Achievements

Ramla Ali Honored in Mogadishu for Historic Achievements

Somali international boxing star Ramla Said Ahmed Ali, known globally as Ramla Ali, has been awarded the Medal of Honor by Banadir Governor and Mogadishu Mayor Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab. The recognition celebrates her trailblazing journey as Somalia’s first Olympic boxer and her role in elevating the nation’s name on the world stage.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had also recently decorated Ali for her remarkable impact, praising her as a role model for Somali women and youth. At the ceremony, Mayor Muungaab called her “an inspiration to Somali youth” and promised to strengthen sports programs across the country.

Born in Mogadishu in 1989 and forced to flee the civil war as a child, Ali’s journey has been one of resilience and determination. From secretly training in London to competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and turning professional in 2020, she has built a strong record while breaking barriers for Somali women in sport.

Her story has made her not only a national icon but also a global symbol of hope and perseverance.