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Ethiopian delegation participating in BRICS sports ministers meeting
Addis Ababa, June 23, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia is participating in a two-day 2024 BRICS sports ministers meeting that has been underway in the Russian city of Kazan.
Ethiopian Minister of Culture and Sports, Kejela Merdassa, is participating in this BRICS sports forum,
At the meeting, participants are reviewing the BRICS sports cooperation in…
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Embassy working to bring Portuguese pro sportspeople to Mechal SC’s 80th anniversary
Addis Ababa, June 21, 2024 (FBC) - The Portuguese Embassy in Ethiopia has confirmed that it is working to bring Portuguese professional athletes to Ethiopia for the upcoming 80th anniversary celebration of Mechal Sports Club.
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Ethiopian boxers scooped 2 gold medals in Kigali
Addis Ababa, June 17, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian boxing athletes have won two gold medals at the Genocide Memorial Boxing Tournament 2024, held in Kigali, Rwanda.
In the women’s 57 kg category, Genet Tsegaye showcased exceptional skill,…
Ethiopia’s Biniam Mehary smashes world U20 10,000m record
Addis Ababa, June 15, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian young athlete Biniam Mehary smashed the world under-20 10,000m record at the Ethiopian Trials in Nerja, Spain, on Friday (14), World Athletics confirmed.
The youngster has clocked a time of…
Ministry confirms completion of roadmap to host AFCON
Addis Ababa, June 14, 2024 (FBC) – Mr. Kejela Merdasa, the Minister of Culture and Sports, announced that Ethiopia has already devised a comprehensive roadmap for its bid to host the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.…
World Athletics announces new global championship with $10M prize pot
Addis Ababa, June 3, 2024 (FBC) – World Athletics today announced the launch of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, a groundbreaking new global championship event set to transform the athletics calendar and define which athlete is…
Lemecha Girma wins 3000m steeplechase at Stockholm DL
Addis Ababa, June 2, 2024 (FBC) - Ethiopian athlete Lemecha Girma has stormed the men's 3000m steeplechase with a world-leading 8:01.63 at the Bauhas Galan – a Wanda Diamond League meeting – in Stockholm on Sunday (2).
Lemecha, who has…