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Ethiopia’s Olympic team arrives in Paris
Addis Ababa, July 25, 2024 (FBC) – A delegation of Ethiopia national Olympic team has landed in Paris ahead of the 33rd Edition of Summer Olympic Games which will be held in the French capital and other areas of the European nation.
Led by the Ethiopian Athletics Federation President Derartu Tulu, the Ethiopian team was warmly greeted upon arrival…
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Ethiopian Olympic team to depart for Paris tomorrow
Addis Ababa, July 22, 2024 (FBC) - The Ethiopian athletics delegation, set to participate in the 33rd Olympic Games scheduled to take place in Paris, will embark on their journey to the French capital tomorrow, as confirmed by the Ethiopian…
Culture & Sports Minister observes preparation of athletes ahead of Paris Olympics
Addis Ababa, July 22 2024 (FBC) - Minister of Culture and Sports, Ms. Shewit Shanka, visited the Ethiopian athletics team at the National Sports Academy in the capital this morning where the athletes are expediting preparations ahead of the…
Over 8.8mln tickets sold for Paris Olympics – IOC
MOSCOW, July 21 (Sputnik) - More than 8.8 million tickets have been sold for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sports Director Kit McConnell said.
"More than 8.8 million tickets sold, which is an…
ESPN names Kenenisa Bekele, Trunesh Dibaba among Africa’s 25 best athletes of the 21st century
Addis Ababa, July 202, 2024 (FBC) – ESPN, the American international basic cable sports channel, has named the renowned Ethiopian long-distance runners Kenenisa Bekele among Africa's 25 best athletes of the 21st century across all sporting…
Addis Ababa to host international boxing championship next month
Addis Ababa, July 19, 2024 (FBC) – The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) today announced that Addis Ababa will be the host city for an international boxing championship scheduled to take place next month.
This news was revealed during a…
Olympic torch arrives in Paris amid Bastille Day celebrations
Addis Ababa, July 14, 2024 (FBC) - The torch relay ahead of the Paris Olympics reached the French capital for the first time on Sunday, July 14, with organizers hoping to build enthusiasm for the Games among the city's residents.
The…