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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Extends Best Wishes to Iran Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Addis Ababa, May 10, 2026 (FMC) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino has extended his best wishes to Iran’s national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reaffirming the country’s participation in the tournament amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
In a message shared on Sunday, Infantino wished “the very best” to Iran as the national…
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Olympic Champion Selemon Barega Headlines Elite Field for 2026 Great Manchester Run
Addis Ababa, May 7, 2026 (FMC) — Olympic 10,000m champion Selemon Barega of Ethiopia is set to lead the elite men’s field at this year’s AJ Bell Great Manchester Run, with a strong international lineup confirmed for the May 31 event.…
Addis Ababa Hosts Africa’s First City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League at Adwa Victory Memorial
Addis Ababa, May 3, 2026 (FMC) — Addis Ababa has made history by hosting Africa’s first City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League at the Adwa Victory Memorial site.
The event brought together competitors from more than 24 countries,…
Ethiopia Hosts Sheikh Zayed 5km Charity Run for First Time as Addis Ababa Joins Global Series
Addis Ababa, May 3, 2026 (FMC) — The Sheikh Zayed 5km Charity Run was held in Addis Ababa on Sunday morning, marking the first time Ethiopia has hosted the international event.
The race took place at Meskel Square, which served as both…
🇪🇹 Tigst Assefa Defends Crown as London Marathon Produces Historic Dual Record Day
Addis Ababa, April 26, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa delivered one of the defining performances of the 2026 London Marathon, successfully defending her women’s elite title and setting a new women-only world record of 2:15:41 in a…
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…
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…