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Addis Ababa Hosts Africa’s First City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League at Adwa Victory Memorial
Addis Ababa, May 3, 2026 (FMC) — Addis Ababa has made history by hosting Africa’s first City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League at the Adwa Victory Memorial site.
The event brought…
Ethiopia Hosts Sheikh Zayed 5km Charity Run for First Time as Addis Ababa Joins Global Series
Addis Ababa, May 3, 2026 (FMC) — The Sheikh Zayed 5km Charity Run was held in Addis Ababa on Sunday morning, marking the first time Ethiopia has hosted the international event.
The race…
🇪🇹 Tigst Assefa Defends Crown as London Marathon Produces Historic Dual Record Day
Addis Ababa, April 26, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa delivered one of the defining performances of the 2026 London Marathon, successfully defending her women’s elite title and setting…
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)…