Sport
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 personal-best time of 2 hours, 18 minutes and 34 seconds, shaving more than a minute off the previous course record and…
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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…
DR Congo one step from ending 52-year World Cup drought
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2026 (FMC) – DR Congo are on the verge of ending a 52-year absence from the FIFA World Cup as they prepare for a decisive intercontinental play-off against Jamaica.
The Congolese team last appeared at the…
Ethiopia to Host Inaugural African Traditional Sports and Games Festival
Addis Ababa, March 30, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia has been selected to host the first-ever African Traditional Sports and Games Multi-event Festival in 2026, the Ministry of Culture and Sports announced.
The Ethiopian Cultural Sports…
Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw Wins 2026 Berlin Half Marathon
Addis Ababa, March 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw delivered a standout performance to win the women’s race at the 45th edition of the Berlin Half Marathon, clocking an impressive time of 1:05:07.
Amebaw secured victory ahead…