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wild casino bonus rules SIR Mo Farah has allegedly been hounded for money by the man whose name he took. The Olympic hero, 41, offered to help the other Mo, after a 2022 TV show but it ended in emotional blackmail, it is claimed. A source said: “It’s so sad.” Sir Mo claims he has had to change his phone number after “incessant demands” for cash from his namesake. The four-time Olympic gold medallist took the name of a child called Mo Farah when he was illegally trafficked to the UK aged nine. Sir Mo promised to stay in touch, and it is understood he has sent up to £5,000 to his namesake. READ MORE ON SIR MO FARAH But the other Mo, 40, and around ten others are alleged to have hassled him for money after getting hold of the long-distance star’s mobile number. Sources say Sir Mo sees it as emotional blackmail, and has not spoken to his namesake for months. A source said: “Sir Mo felt he was being harassed and hounded. “He has taken a step back. He didn’t want to make a big fuss but thought it better to not engage. Most read in Athletics “He has had to change his phone number. It’s unfair Sir Mo is having to deal with this. “He feels he’s the victim. He is just tired, and thinks it’s so sad.” The pair were brought together in BBC’s The Real Mo Farah in which Sir Mo revealed he was trafficked to the UK after his dad died in Somalia’s civil war and his mum sent him and twin Hassan to live with family. The athlete revealed his name is actually Hussein Abdi Kahin and that he took “Mo Farah” from a child’s passport used to fly him to Heathrow in 1993 . He has had to change his phone number. It’s unfair Sir Mo is having to deal with this. He feels he’s the victim Later in the show, Sir Mo tracked his namesake to Istanbul, Turkey, where he was studying. But the real Mo now says they have not spoken since December 2023 and claims Sir Mo reneged on a promise to get him a visa. Speaking from his home in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, the other Mo said: “Mo got what he wanted and now he doesn’t care whether I live or die. He made a lot of promises and said he would stop using my name and give me my name back. “He told me he wanted to stop living a lie, but he is still living a lie. “He said he would help me get a tourist visa so I could visit my mum in England , but I’ve spent two years waiting and nothing has happened.” Sir Mo became the world’s greatest long-distance runner winning double golds in London 2012 and Rio 2016, and shares four children with wife Tania. But his namesake’s life has been beset with tragedy. The other Mo said: “My mother left, I was left with her older sister Amina in Nairobi, and when she died from kidney failure in 2005, my world fell apart. “I wanted to become a cricketer. I went for trials for Kenya under-19s and would have had much more opportunity if I’d taken the visa and moved to England .” The other Mo only discovered his link with Sir Mo after the 2012 Olympics. He said: “Some uncles were visiting from the UK, they said, ‘Do you know the athlete, Mo Farah? Do you know he is using your name?’ I couldn’t believe it. “I’d watched him on TV and clapped for him when he was heading to the finish saying, ‘Go, Mo’. “I was a big fan. But even then I didn’t try to get in touch with him. “The first time we spoke was when Sir Mo’s adopted aunt Kinsi contacted me on Facebook and said, ‘‘Mo is looking for you. He is going to give you everything. He’s going to give you back your name and take you abroad’. It is not Mo’s responsibility to be looking after the son of people who mistreated him and trafficked him to the UK “We kept in touch by phone after that and, after the documentary came out the TV crew kept me hidden in a hotel for six weeks to make sure no one could find me. “One BBC producer even discussed making a second documentary in which I would get to meet Sir Mo in London, but that didn’t happen.” Last night sources close to Sir Mo painted a different picture of why the relationship has broken down. An insider said: “Sir Mo has ­sympathy. This man was also a casualty of events out of his control as a child. But it is not Mo’s responsibility. The people who were adults and responsible for them clearly didn’t do their jobs properly. “But it certainly wouldn’t be appropriate for Mo to use his ­influence on any UK immigration policy or ­process. Quite the opposite. “This isn’t Mo’s job to sort out. That said, on a personal level, Mo has been in contact with Somali Mo for a number of years. “Communication ceased in the summer when Mo had to distance himself. Anytime there’s something on Mo’s socials, when it might look like he has had some kind of financial gain, a deal with Nike or whatever, they are demanding why has he not sent money.” Last night the other Mo insisted: “I’m not a bad person. There is no way I would tell anyone to hound him. I didn’t give anyone his number so I don’t know who has been doing this. It’s not anyone in my family. Read More on The US Sun “The last time I messaged him I said, ‘If you don’t want to answer my call, it’s OK. You do what is best for you, I’ll do what’s best for me’.” Sir Mo was approached for comment. By Joe Morgan NATIONAL treasure Sir Mo Farah shocked the country when he admitted lying about his identity all his life, saying: “The truth is I’m not who you think I am.” He revealed on TV two years ago that his real name was Hussein Abdi Kahin and he was trafficked into the UK as a child after his dad was killed in Somalia’s civil war. The running great and father of three told BBC1 documentary The Real Mo Farah: “I want to feel normal and not feel like you’re holding on to something.” The Sun, right, reported Sir Mo feared being stripped of his citizenship for lying on his application but politicians joined celebrities in rallying round.No. 8 Kentucky flying high ahead of Western Kentucky meetingAt Formula 1, Tommy Hilfiger Is Everywhere

Court’s ‘freeze’ order The Supreme Court of India’s freeze on suits on claims over places of worship is a source of relief. Most Indians are descendants of migrants from other parts of the world — an inconvenient truth for some political narratives. This is a point that was also highlighted by the former Supreme Court judge, Justice Markandey Katju, in 2011. India’s history, marked by waves of migrations and invasions, has seen countless instances of places of worship being destroyed, repurposed, or rebuilt. Similarly, invaders have often displaced earlier settlers. Seeking justice for every such historical grievance is impractical and endless. Worse, entertaining such cases risks perpetuating communal strife and minority demonisation, which may serve divisive agendas but is certainly not in the national interest. No right-thinking citizen could possibly dispute the wisdom behind The Places of Worship Act, 1991. G.G. Menon, Tripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala Fading cooperation A significant stockpile of chemical weapons is said to have fallen into the hands of rebels in Syria. Israel continues its conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and other areas. Meanwhile, the war between Ukraine and Russia persists. Perhaps war is a reflection of our never-ending desires, which we mistakenly perceive as essential for survival. Mutual cooperation is the key to our survival. Yet, we ignore this fundamental truth. Jitesh Mori, Kutch, Gujarat The great win, in Singapore D. Gukesh’s achievement is a source of great inspiration. His hard work, perseverance and fighting spirit are what have made him a champion and brought glory to India. Dr. Arunachalam, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu The nail-biting win reminds me of the phrase, “Success is when preparation meets opportunities”. His hard work, determination and perseverance paid off. R. Srivatsan, Chennai When Bobby Fischer of the U.S. challenged the Soviet Union’s Boris Spassky, the Americans rejoiced in it as a victory of their acumen over Soviet might. Today, as India finds ways to tackle China, Gukesh’s victory over Ding Liren mirrors this — that Indians are formidable and a young India cannot be underestimated. Pragya Jain, New Delhi The games between Gukesh and Ding were gripping. It was Viswanathan Anand who elevated Indian chess. It is now the turn of Gukesh and other youngsters to continue the good work. Prabhakaran Vallath, Vatakara, Kozhikode, Kerala Gukesh’s win was the result of his perseverance and mettle in the mind game. His success will attract many young minds towards the game. India has the foundation now to rule the world of chess. D.V.G. Sankara Rao, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh At just 18, Gukesh has demonstrated that conquering the world is possible at a young age. Thursday was a historic day for Indian chess. Dattaprasad Shirodkar, Mumbai Gukesh is to chess what Sachin Tendulkar was to cricket. R. Shankaran, Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu It is a historic moment for India. With many youngsters showing great talent in the game, there is a lot of hope in India. Abdulla Ameen P.M., Adimali, Idukki, Kerala Published - December 14, 2024 12:24 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit lettersSecret Service chief pledges reform, accountability to Trump assassination attempt task forceAmber Alert ends after child, 9, found safe, police say

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I don’t know what it was. My whole body, my lungs were burning. I almost cried as I was walking out of the wrestling room. It was really hard. If that’s what I have to go through every day, I don’t think I want to do this.” His first trial in the sport ended in error, but Thomas wouldn’t let it go. Over the course of the next year, he wore Kaboré down. “Well, see, I’m really persistent,” Thomas said. “I would come over to his house. We would practice doing athletic stuff because we like trying to do back flips. And then every 10 minutes, I’d be like, ‘Hey, you should definitely join wrestling.’ ‘Oh, yeah, wrestling is pretty cool.’ ‘Actually, you saw this move this guy, the fighter, did in here? Oh, that’s all wrestling right there.’ ‘You can unlock all these cool things if you just do wrestling.’” It wasn’t the only thing he helped his friend learn to love — and survive. “I taught him how to run. One day we were just racing, and, well, I find out he can’t run for nothing. He was pretty athletic and looked insane, but he couldn’t run. It was weird. It was like it was the first time he’s ever ran in his life. He kind of went off like this.” Thomas paused to demonstrate, running down the hall outside the gym with his arms flailing. “His arms weren’t coordinated, and he ended up tripping and almost knocking himself out on a brick wall. I had him walk through the steps, and after a while, he got pretty good. He found his own rhythm. He learned how to run himself. He probably doesn’t even remember me teaching him all that wrestling, just knowing that he fell and damn near lost his life.” Now, as Kaboré enters his third and final season on the mats, he’s preparing to take on another challenge — competing in the 215-lb. weight class at just 190 lbs. Last season, the grappler paved his own path toward the Class 4A state tournament at Ball Arena, but met a swift exit. He took it all in stride, focusing on just four moves to push him to a 23-16 record. He said that he practiced the double blast, single leg, sweep single and high seat until it all became second nature. He opened this season with a loss to Holy Family’s Camden Austin, but quickly corrected course to defeat opponents from Greeley West, Fossil Ridge and Eaglecrest. The hardship only hardened him for his athletic prowess on the mat. When Kaboré first arrived in the U.S., as only a middle schooler, certain things struck him as odd that he’d never thought about before. Waking up to eat breakfast, and later lunch, was foreign to a child that could only rely on dinner every day. In Burkina Faso, his large, extended family lived in a compound-style house. Here, they lived in an apartment, where his father often turned on Moana to help his kids learn English. Kaboré thanked the island-themed kid’s movie for helping him assimilate a bit faster to American life, just as one of its characters, Maui, said “you’re welcome” right back. That doesn’t mean it was an easy transition to start. “It felt like I was an outcast because I couldn’t express myself,” Kaboré said. “I could just look at people and maybe give head shakes or maybe say ‘hello,’ ‘thank you.’ That was all I could say, so it was definitely pretty hard.” Kaboré was fluent in French and Dyula, a West African language spoken primarily in Burkina Faso, Mali and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. He said he often had to watch the way his teachers’ mouths moved to decipher what they were saying, and struggled in his schooling. But as his English improved, so did his confidence. The shy, reserved middle schooler turned into a high schooler so social and confident that he had to teach his wrestling coach, Chris Blair, how to say “shut up” in Dyula. Blair has been with Kaboré from the beginning of his high school athletics experience. “In track, I just thought that he just didn’t want to listen,” Blair explained. “And then as I got to know him over the summer, it was like, no, he does listen. He just doesn’t know what we’re saying. For me, it just took me understanding that he just needs things said multiple times, different ways, and just kind of work with him on it.” Kaboré said that in his final season, he’s working toward placing as high as he can at the state tournament come February. He knows it won’t be easy battling guys 25 lbs. heavier than him, but if his life has taught him anything, it’s that he knows how to rise above the most challenging circumstances. The Raptors, in general, are better off for it. “He’s an awesome leader,” Blair said. “He’s gone through so much to get to the point where he’s at — language barrier, new sport, new country. But he’s one of the best leaders that we have, not only in wrestling, but he was awesome in football. He’s always smiling, always positive, always loving to be engaged with the group.” View a list of Prep sports and high school teams we cover.