Somali athletes 'to return home'

12 August 2012 Last updated at 03:57 ET


The Islamist al-Shabab group oppose activities they deem to be "Western", including certain sports

One of two Somali athletes competing at the Olympic Games in London has denied that they are seeking asylum in the UK.
Mohamed Hassan Mohamed, a 1,500m runner, told the BBC Somali Service they both intended to return home.
Earlier his compatriot Zamzam Mohamed Farah, who ran in the first heat of the women's 400m, spoke of the threats she has faced since competing.
Somalia has been devastated by two decades of conflict and an al-Qaeda group controls many areas.
Its last functioning national

Chizony