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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ethiopians Sweep Dubai Marathon 2026 as Nibret Melak and Anchinalu Dessie Triumph
Addis Ababa, February 1, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian long-distance runners delivered commanding performances at the 25th edition of the Dubai Marathon on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with Nibret…
Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa to Lead Star‑Studded Elite Fields at 2026 TCS London Marathon
Addis Ababa, January 30, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s long‑distance sensation Tigst Assefa will return on 26 April 2026 to defend her title at the prestigious TCS London Marathon, headlining one…
Premier League Clubs Fall Out of Top Four in Global Football Revenue Rankings
Addis Ababa, January 22, 2026 (FMC) — The Premier League’s financial dominance has waned, as English football clubs have, for the first time in 29 years, fallen out of the top four of global…