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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…
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…
Guye Adola and Mekides Shimeles of Ethiopia claim Rotterdam Marathon titles in dominant showing
Addis Ababa, April 12, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian athletes delivered a commanding performance at the Rotterdam Marathon 2026, securing both gold and silver in the men’s race and a podium finish…
Ethiopia’s Shure Demise Sets Course Record to Win Women’s Race at Paris Marathon
Addis Ababa, April 12, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Shure Demise delivered a remarkable performance to win the women’s race at the Paris Marathon 2026, setting a new course record in the process.…
Ethiopia chosen as new seat of African Traditional Sports Confederation
Addis Ababa, April 8, 2026 (FMC) — The African Traditional Sports and Games Confederation (ATSGC) has formally approved the relocation of its headquarters to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in a move…
Kenenisa Bekele Hails Addis Sports Park as Inspiration for the Next Generation of Ethiopian…
Addis Ababa, April 5, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian long-distance legend Kenenisa Bekele expressed pride and gratitude following the inauguration of Addis Sports Park, a world-class sports and…
Walias Secure 2027 AFCON Qualifiers Spot with Win over São Tomé and Príncipe
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2026 (FMC) – The Ethiopian national football team claimed a 1-0 victory over São Tomé and Príncipe in the second leg of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
DR Congo one step from ending 52-year World Cup drought
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2026 (FMC) – DR Congo are on the verge of ending a 52-year absence from the FIFA World Cup as they prepare for a decisive intercontinental play-off against Jamaica.…
Ethiopia to Host Inaugural African Traditional Sports and Games Festival
Addis Ababa, March 30, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia has been selected to host the first-ever African Traditional Sports and Games Multi-event Festival in 2026, the Ministry of Culture and Sports…
Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw Wins 2026 Berlin Half Marathon
Addis Ababa, March 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw delivered a standout performance to win the women’s race at the 45th edition of the Berlin Half Marathon, clocking an impressive…