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Ethiopia Proposes BRICS Sports Cooperation Framework to Turn Commitments into Action
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has proposed a practical BRICS Sports Cooperation Framework aimed at translating shared commitments among BRICS countries into concrete programs and partnerships.
The proposal was presented at the 2026 BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Visakhapatnam, India, where Ethiopia also called for stronger…
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Yomif Kejelcha Reclaims World Half Marathon Record with 56:51 in Buenos Aires
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (FMC) — #Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha delivered a stunning performance at the Buenos Aires Half Marathon on Sunday, reclaiming the men’s world half marathon record with a time of 56:51.
Kejelcha’s mark lowered…
Ethiopian Duo Gemechu Godana and Tsige Duguma Deliver Record-Breaking Diamond League Wins in Silesia
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (FMC) — #Ethiopia’s Gemechu Godana and Tsige Duguma delivered standout performances at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Silesia on Sunday, with both athletes producing record-breaking times to win the men’s…
Somali Referee Omar Artan Turns World Cup Setback into Historic UEFA Super Cup Milestone
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2026 (FMC) — Somali referee Omar Artan has urged aspiring officials around the world to “never stop dreaming” as he prepares to make history by officiating the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston…
Moroccan Paralympic Medalist Mohamed Lahna Nears Completion of Historic Triathlon Across America
Addis Ababa, July 30, 2026 (FMC) — Moroccan Paralympic medalist and adaptive endurance athlete Mohamed Lahna is approaching the final stage of his historic coast-to-coast triathlon across the United States, having begun a…
UEFA Threatens Boycott of FIFA Competitions Over World Cup Investment Plan
Addis Ababa, July 30, 2026 (FMC) — Europe's football governing body, UEFA, and its 55 member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott all FIFA competitions, including future FIFA World Cups, if FIFA proceeds with a controversial plan…
How Chelsea’s US$114 Million Payday Outshone Spain’s US$50 Million World Cup Reward
Addis Ababa, July 20, 2026 (FMC) — Spain’s historic FIFA World Cup triumph has placed football’s biggest international tournament at the centre of global attention, but the financial figures behind the celebrations have revealed a striking…