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Ethiopian athletics team returns home after fruitful participation in WorldIndoorChamp 2025 in Nanjing
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2025 (FMC) – The Ethiopian athletics delegation that participated in the 20th edition of World Athletics Indoor Championships held in Nanjing, China arrived in Addis Ababa this morning.
The members of the delegation were given a hero's welcome when they arrived at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, according to…
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Two decades since Kenenisa Bekele and Trunesh Dibaba dazzled with double-double cross victories
Addis Ababa, March 19, 2025 (FMC) – After crossing the finish line in the unseasonable heat of the Saint-Galmier Hippodrome 20 years ago today, 19 March 2005, Kenenisa Bekele was unable to hold back the tears as he reached the shade of the…
Birnesh Dessie wins Women First Run 2025 5km race
Addis Ababa, March 16, 2025 (FMC) – Young athlete Birnesh Dessie has been crowned as winner of this year’s Safaricom Ethiopia Women First Run 5 km race, which was held in Addis Ababa this morning.
On the occasion, athlete Abezu Kebad and…
Tesfaye Deriba clinches Barcelona Marathon 2025 title with course record
Addis Ababa, March 16, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopian long distance runner Tesfaye Deriba has reigned supreme in the Zurich Barcelona Marathon 2025 on Sunday morning, 16 March.
The Ethiopian athlete broke the course record as he clinched the…
Jemal Yimer leads Ethiopia’s star-studded field in Seoul Marathon
Addis Ababa, March 12, 2025 (FMC) – Long distance runner Jemal Yimer leads Ethiopia's star studded field in Seoul marathon slated for this weekend — Sunday, March 16, 2025.
His compatriots Haftu Tekelu (2:04:42), Abraha Adihana…
Tsigie Duguma, Freweyni Hailu secure wild cards for Nanjing
Addis Ababa, March 4, 2025 (FMC) — Tsigie Duguma and Freweyni Hailu of Ethiopia have secured wild cards for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 25, the world's athletics sport governing body confirmed today.
The two…
Construction of Barhir Dar Stadium nearing completion – DPM
Addis Ababa, March 4, 2025 (FMC) – The construction of the Bahir Dar International Stadium is nearing completion according to the Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Mr. Temesgen Truneh.
The Deputy PM’s comments on the ongoing efforts to…