Sport
Over 16,000 women participate in Addis Ababa’s first women-only 5km road race
Addis Ababa, March 22, 2026 (FMC) — Addis Ababa celebrated the inaugural all-women 5km street race on Sunday morning, drawing enthusiastic participation from women across the capital.
The event was held under the inspiring theme “Smile to Inspire.”
Mayor of Addis Ababa, Ms. Adanech Abiebie, highlighted that women are capable of achieving…
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Ethiopian Runner Fotyen Tesfay Delivers Historic Marathon Debut with Second-Fastest Time Ever
Addis Ababa, March 15, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian long-distance runner Fotyen Tesfay delivered a historic performance on Sunday, winning the Barcelona Marathon with the second-fastest women’s marathon time ever recorded.
Competing in her…
Mass brawl mars Brazilian state championship final as 23 players sent off
Addis Ababa, March 9, 2026 (FMC) — A mass brawl overshadowed the Campeonato Mineiro state championship final in Brazil on Sunday, where 23 players were sent off following violent clashes between rivals Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro.…
Ethiopia’s Sports Diplomacy and Infrastructure Efforts Yield Results, Says Addis Ababa Mayor
Addis Ababa, March 4, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s international engagement in sports diplomacy and the development of modern sports infrastructure are producing tangible results, according to the Mayor of Addis Ababa City Administration Ms.…
Addis Ababa to Welcome Global Athletes for Ethiopia’s First World Athletics One Day Meeting
Addis Ababa, March 5, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia will host a World Athletics One Day Meeting for the first time in its history on April 18, 2026, in Addis Ababa.
The event has been officially included in the World Athletics…
Knockout Fever: Europe’s Biggest Clubs Collide This Week!
Addis Ababa, February 17, 2026 (FMC) – The UEFA Champions League 2025/26 season enters its most intense phase this week as the knockout play-offs kick off. Sixteen clubs that finished outside the top eight in the league phase now face…
Rising Kenyan Steeplechase Talent Mercy Chepngeno Signs Landmark NIL Deal with Swiss Sportswear…
Addis Ababa, February 13, 2026 (FMC) – Kenyan athletics sensation Mercy Chepngeno, 18, has signed a landmark Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Swiss sportswear company On, marking a major step in her burgeoning career. The agreement…