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Embassy working to bring Portuguese pro sportspeople to Mechal SC’s 80th anniversary
Addis Ababa, June 21, 2024 (FBC) - The Portuguese Embassy in Ethiopia has confirmed that it is working to bring Portuguese professional athletes to Ethiopia for the upcoming 80th anniversary celebration of Mechal Sports Club.
This story was disclosed by the Ministry of Defense following a meeting between Portuguese Ambassador to Ethiopia Luisa…
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Ethiopian boxers scooped 2 gold medals in Kigali
Addis Ababa, June 17, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian boxing athletes have won two gold medals at the Genocide Memorial Boxing Tournament 2024, held in Kigali, Rwanda.
In the women’s 57 kg category, Genet Tsegaye showcased exceptional skill,…
Ethiopia’s Biniam Mehary smashes world U20 10,000m record
Addis Ababa, June 15, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian young athlete Biniam Mehary smashed the world under-20 10,000m record at the Ethiopian Trials in Nerja, Spain, on Friday (14), World Athletics confirmed.
The youngster has clocked a time of…
Ministry confirms completion of roadmap to host AFCON
Addis Ababa, June 14, 2024 (FBC) – Mr. Kejela Merdasa, the Minister of Culture and Sports, announced that Ethiopia has already devised a comprehensive roadmap for its bid to host the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.…
World Athletics announces new global championship with $10M prize pot
Addis Ababa, June 3, 2024 (FBC) – World Athletics today announced the launch of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, a groundbreaking new global championship event set to transform the athletics calendar and define which athlete is…
Lemecha Girma wins 3000m steeplechase at Stockholm DL
Addis Ababa, June 2, 2024 (FBC) - Ethiopian athlete Lemecha Girma has stormed the men's 3000m steeplechase with a world-leading 8:01.63 at the Bauhas Galan – a Wanda Diamond League meeting – in Stockholm on Sunday (2).
Lemecha, who has…
Hagos Gebrehiwet clocks 2nd-fastest time in history in men’s 5000m race in Oslo
Addis Ababa, May 30, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Hagos Gebrhiwet produced the standout performance of the Bislett Games – and one of the biggest surprises of the year so far – when winning the men’s 5000m in 12:36.73 at the Wanda Diamond League…