By Bakar Osman - Reporter
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DJIBOUTI, October 22, 2026 Djiboutian swimmer Houmed Houssein Barkat has won a silver medal in the 100-metre backstroke at the Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championships.
Barkat finished second in the event, behind one of East Africa’s leading swimmers. The result highlights his progress and Djibouti’s growing participation in regional swimming competitions.
Secretary of State for Sports Fatouma Ali Abdallah congratulated Barkat and the Djiboutian Swimming Federation on the achievement, encouraging them to continue their efforts to raise the profile of swimming in Djibouti.
The medal marks a significant result for the Djiboutian swimmer as he continues to compete at the regional level.