Sport
Ethiopia Awarded Gold-Level World Athletics Continental Tour Meeting for 2027
Addis Ababa, April 18, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has secured another major milestone in international athletics, with World Athletics officially announcing that the country will host a Gold-level Continental Tour one-day meeting in 2027.
The announcement was disclosed today by the Ethiopian Athletics Federation following the successful conclusion of…
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Historic Moment as Addis Ababa Hosts Its First-Ever World Athletics Grand Prix Today
Addis Ababa, April 18, 2026 (FMC) — Addis Ababa is hosting its first-ever one-day World Athletics Grand Prix today at Addis Ababa Stadium, marking a major milestone as Ethiopia stages a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze-level meeting…
Guye Adola and Mekides Shimeles of Ethiopia claim Rotterdam Marathon titles in dominant showing
Addis Ababa, April 12, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian athletes delivered a commanding performance at the Rotterdam Marathon 2026, securing both gold and silver in the men’s race and a podium finish in the women’s category.
In the men’s race,…
Ethiopia’s Shure Demise Sets Course Record to Win Women’s Race at Paris Marathon
Addis Ababa, April 12, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Shure Demise delivered a remarkable performance to win the women’s race at the Paris Marathon 2026, setting a new course record in the process.
Demise crossed the finish line in a…
Ethiopia chosen as new seat of African Traditional Sports Confederation
Addis Ababa, April 8, 2026 (FMC) — The African Traditional Sports and Games Confederation (ATSGC) has formally approved the relocation of its headquarters to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in a move hailed as a boost to the promotion of traditional…
Kenenisa Bekele Hails Addis Sports Park as Inspiration for the Next Generation of Ethiopian…
Addis Ababa, April 5, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian long-distance legend Kenenisa Bekele expressed pride and gratitude following the inauguration of Addis Sports Park, a world-class sports and recreational hub that honors the country’s Olympic…
Walias Secure 2027 AFCON Qualifiers Spot with Win over São Tomé and Príncipe
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2026 (FMC) – The Ethiopian national football team claimed a 1-0 victory over São Tomé and Príncipe in the second leg of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) preliminary round.
The decisive goal came in the first…