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Athletics team gears up for Road Running...

Ethiopia's top athletes, including world record holders Berihu Aregawi and Yomif Kejelcha, are set to compete in the highly anticipated 5-kilometer race at the World Road Running Athletics Championships. With six skilled coaches leading the team, preparations are underway for a thrilling event that promises fierce competition and breathtaking performances.

Stadium renovation scuttles season start in capital

Due to delays in renovations at the historic Addis Ababa stadium, the upcoming Ethiopian Premier League season will be hosted at the Adama University of Science and Technology stadium. Three newly promoted sides—Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Shashamene City, and Hambricho Durame—are set to make their debut in the top flight.

Gudaf Tsegay sets new women’s 5000m world...

In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Ethiopian runner Gudaf Tsegay has etched her name into the annals of track and field history by setting a new women's 5000m world record at the prestigious Prefontaine Classic. Gudaf’s remarkable performance electrified the crowd as she crossed...

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Ethiopia’s stars descend on Budapest

The 19th World Athletics Championships kicks off tomorrow in Budapest. Team Ethiopia is fielding a squad of 35 athletes across multiple events as they aim to add to their impressive medal tally and showcase their excellence in track and field on the global stage.

Champions lose midfield talent

Former stars reunite at Fasil Prominent Ethiopia midfielder Amanuel Gebremichael has signed for Fasil Kenema...

Where tradition meets talent: Ethiopia’s athletic...

Ethiopian athletes have left an indelible mark at the World Athletics Championships, showcasing their dominance in long-distance running. Anticipation is building as Ethiopian athletes gear up for the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, ready to etch their names in the record books and add to Ethiopia's rich legacy of success.

WA pushes for gender balance in...

In efforts to achieve gender balance, World Athletics requires at least 40 percent of newly elected Council seats go to women. Nominees include 31 candidates vying for 18 Council seats at the organization's 54th World Athletics Congress in Budapest.

Ethiopia’s young lions ready to roar

Ethiopia's young athletes are poised for success at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest. The #EAF has selected 31 middle and long distance runners, including several World U20 medalists and Diamond League victors. Sembo Alemayehu, Diribe Welteji and Birke Hayelom are among the athletes to watch. Sembo leads the charge in the 3000 meter steeplechase. The 18-year old showed glimpses of promise when he snagged silver at the World U20 Championships before capturing gold at the Diamond League's Golden Gala Pietro Mennea meet in Italy

Ethiopian athletes gear up for World...

Ethiopia's team is preparing for the 19th World Athletics Championships taking place August 19-27...
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Hungary prepares to take center stage...

Hungary's Ambassador to Ethiopia expresses Hungary's enthusiasm and readiness to host the upcoming World Athletics Championships, noting over 250,000 tickets have already been sold, exceeding expectations. The Ambassador highlighted that Hungarians are huge sports fans and hosting the event will give the nation a chance to see the world's best track and field athletes compete, while also promoting athletics within Hungary.

Ethiopian coach to revive Liberia’s women’s...

Liberia has appointed Ethiopian women's national team coach Selam Zeray to transform their women's national team and help them qualify for their first Africa Cup of Nations.

Ethiopian sportswear giant makes US play

On October 14, the prestigious Grand African Run race returns to DC with thousands participating and more than 20 Olympians joining to support Ethiopian charities.

Seladin seid hangs up his boots...

Ethiopia's prolific goalscoring striker Seladin Seid has announced his retirement from football, ending a...

Ethiopian national team leader joins Ethiopian...

Ethiopian sports equipment manufacturer WANAW has named Ethiopian national team captain Shimeles Bekele as its brand ambassador. Shimeles signed a three-year renewable contract with WANAW.

Ethiopian athletes shine at polish diamond...

Ethiopian athletes stole the show at the Poland Silesia Diamond League meet, delivering four...
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