PM Abiy Salutes Ethiopia’s Young Champions for Dominating Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Addis Ababa, November 14, 2026 (FMC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has saluted Ethiopia’s young athletes for their outstanding and historic performance at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, where they secured first place in the athletics medal standings with eight medals.

In a congratulatory message shared on his social media page today, the Prime Minister highlighted the achievement, comprising five gold and three silver medals, as a demonstration of the depth of Ethiopia’s sporting talent and its enduring greatness in athletics.

He extended heartfelt congratulations to the young champions and encouraged them to continue carrying the Ethiopian flag with distinction and inspiring a new generation to pursue excellence.

The Prime Minister’s message came as the Ethiopian champions returned home from Dakar today following their remarkable performance at the Games. “Continue carrying the Ethiopian flag with distinction and inspiring a new generation to pursue excellence.”

The Prime Minister’s message came as the Ethiopian champions returned home from Dakar today following their remarkable performance at the Games.