Sport
World Athletics ratifies Gudaf Tsegay’s world record
Addis Ababa, April 3, 2021 (FBC) - Middle-distance runner Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia had her world record ratified by World Athletics, the world track-and-field organizing body.
On February 9, Gudaf clocked 3:53.09 at a women's indoor 1,500-meter race, breaking the world record set by her compatriot Genzebe Dibaba (3:55.17).
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Ethiopia, Umbro sign four-year partnership agreement
Addis Ababa, April 2, 2021 (FBC) –Umbro South Africa has announced that it has entered a new long-term partnership as the official technical sponsor of the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) for the next four years.
Having begun its…
Addis Ababa City rewards Ethiopia National Football team with 5.6mln Birr prize
Addis Ababa, April 2, 2021 (FBC) - Addis Ababa City Administration has offered a financial reward amounting 5.6 Million Birr to the Ethiopian National Football Team, Walias for its successful participation on 33rd African Cup of Nations…
Ethiopia qualified for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations
Addis Ababa, March 30, 2021 (FBC) –The Ethiopian National Football Team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after eight years of absences from the continental competition.
A goalless draw between Niger and Madagascar…
Athlete Derartu honored with national medal
Addis Ababa, March 28, 2021 (FBC) - Athlete Derartu Tulu has been honored with a national medal in appreciation for her outstanding success in athletics and other fields.
Athlete Derartu was awarded a 350-gram national honor of gold medal,…
Women First 5Km Run held in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, March 28, 2021 (FBC) -The 18th edition of Women First 5Km Run was held in Addis Ababa this morning.
The race was held by observing all the necessary COVID-19 protocols, including face masks, sanitizers, and temperature…
St George SA appoints new head coach
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2021 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s St George SA has appointed Frank Napal as its head coach.
Napal has worked as coach for the past 35 years and won several trophies, particularly in Africa.
He won Kenyan Super League in…