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Ethiopian delegation clinches 6 medals at Mandela African Boxing Cup
Addis Ababa, April 22, 2024 (FBC) – The Ethiopian boxing team has amassed three silver and three bronze medals at the inaugural Mandela African Boxing Cup in Durban, South Africa, as confirmed today by the Ministry of Culture and Sports.
Surafel Alayu, Million Chefo, and Bethel Woldu, Ethiopian boxers, each secured a bronze medal. Meanwhile,…
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Kenenisa Bekele finishes second at London Marathon
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2024 (FBC) – The renowned Ethiopian long-distance runner, Kenenisa Bekele has finished second at the London Marathon.
Kenenisa Bekele, 41, clocked 2:04:15 and this is his fastest marathon since 2019.
The Ethiopian,…
Made in Ethiopia 10km Road Running held in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2024 (FBC) – 10km Road Running organized by the Ministry of Industry and Ethiopian Athletics Federation took place in Addis Ababa in participation of more than 10,000 people in athletes drawn from 22 clubs.
The…
Lamecha Girma rules the men’s 5000m in 12:58.96 in Xiamen
Addis Ababa, April 20, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Lamecha Girma has conquered the men’s 5000m race on the opening day of the 2024 Wanda Diamond League season in Xiamen, China, earlier today.
Athlete Lamecha clocked 12:58.96 to finish the…
The 2024 Wanda Diamond League season kicks off in Xiamen today
Addis Ababa, April 20, 2024 (FBC) – The Wanda Diamond League returns today, with the first meeting of the season taking place in Xiamen, China, this afternoon.
World record-holders, Olympic gold medalists and world champions are among…
World record holder Tigst Aseffa aims to set a new women’s-only best time
Addis Ababa, April 19, 2024 (FBC) – Tigst Assefa is looking to add another world record to her name when she chases victory in a star-studded women’s elite race at the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, 21 April.
The Ethiopian sent shock…
Mr. Bililgn Mekoya elected as AFBC Secretary General
Addis Ababa, April 19, 2024 (FBC) – During a convened meeting in Durban, South Africa today, Mr. Bililgn Mekoya of Ethiopia ascended to the position of Secretary General of the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC).
With over two decades…