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Veteran Athlete Kenenisa Bekele Withdraws from London Marathon Due to Injury
Addis Ababa, April 22, 2025 (FMC) — Legendary Ethiopian long-distance runner Kenenisa Bekele has announced that he will not be participating in the 2025 London Marathon due to an injury sustained during his training.
The London Marathon is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
“I have been eagerly counting down the days to run…
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Ethiopian stars ready to light up Boston Marathon as Sisay Lemma aims to defend his title
Addis Ababa, April 18, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s elite athletes are once again set to make a powerful impression at the prestigious Boston Marathon this Monday, with defending champion Sisay Lemma, world champion Amane Beriso, and a host of…
Ethiopia’s Bedatu Hirpa wins Paris Marathon title
Addis Ababa, April 13, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia's Bedatu Hirpa edged compatriot Dera Dida by four seconds to win the women's race in the Paris Marathon, while Kenya's Benard Biwott cruised to victory in the men's race, finishing 48 seconds…
18.6 billion Birr contract signed for Adey Ababa Stadium phase II completion
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia's Ministry of Culture and Sports has signed a contract with China Communications Construction Company LTD (CCCC) to complete the remaining works of Adey Ababa International Stadium Phase II Lot…
Fans vote for Gudaf Tsegay’s 1500m victory in Nanjing 2025 as the Championship’s…
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2025 (FMC) — Athlete Gudaf Tsegay's recent victory in the women's 1500m race at the 20th World Indoor Championships Nanjing 2025 was voted as World Athletics fans' favorite moment of the event.
Athlete Gudaf won…
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted again in FIFA financial misconduct trial
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2025 (FMC) – Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini won again in court Tuesday and now lead 2-0 in trial verdicts against Swiss federal prosecutors.
The former football…
Ethiopian athletics team returns home after fruitful participation in WorldIndoorChamp 2025 in…
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2025 (FMC) – The Ethiopian athletics delegation that participated in the 20th edition of World Athletics Indoor Championships held in Nanjing, China arrived in Addis Ababa this morning.
The members of the…