A female basketball player reacts while reaching for the ball during a training session with her women-only basketball team in Hargeisa, on November 10, 2024. In Somaliland, where traditional and religious values deeply influence societal norms, groups of determined women are breaking barriers through sports. Facing cultural resistance, accusations of "westernization," and even opposition from their own families, these women challenge stereotypes by engaging in sports such as football, basketball, and fitness training. Through their determination and passion, they are breaking barriers and proving that sports are for everyone, regardless of gender. (Photo by LUIS TATO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS TATO/AFP via Getty Images)