Sport
Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay 5000m world record ratified by World Athletics
Addis Ababa, November 23, 2023 (FBC) – The world athletics sport governing body today confirmed that the women’s 5000m world record, 14:00.21, set by Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia at the Prefontaine Classic in September 2023 has been ratified.
In an official press release, World Athletics confirmed the official world records set this year…
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Ethiopia’s Likina Ambaw wins the Cross Internacional de Soria meeting in Spain
Addis Ababa, November 20, 2023 (FBC) - Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw narrowly outruns her compatriot Asayech Ayichew to claim a hard fought victory at the Cross Internacional de Soria – the fifth Gold level meeting of this season’s World…
Mayor says the Great Ethiopian Run illustration of unity, fraternity
Addis Ababa, November 19, 2023 (FBC) – Addis Ababa has successfully hosted the Great Ethiopian Run which has drawn more than 45,000 people together on Sunday.
Ambassadors of several countries based in Addis Ababa and invited elite…
Mr. Iyasu Wosen of Ethiopia elected as president of African Boxing Confederation
Addis Ababa, November 18, 2023 (FBC) - The current President of the Ethiopian Boxing Federation, Mr. Eyasu Wosen, today elected as the President of the African Boxing Confederation.
The 47th Annual General Assembly of the African Boxing…
FIFA rearranges kick off time for Ethiopia- Burkina Faso match
Addis Ababa, November 18, 2023 (FBC) – FIFA (the International Federation of Association Football) has rearranged the kick off time for the World Cup 2026 Africa Zone qualifier match between Ethiopia and Burkina Faso in Morocco.
FIFA’s…
EAF secures training ground deal in Paris for Ethiopian athletes heading to 2024 Olympics
Addis Ababa, November 18, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopia Athletics Federation has signed a memorandum of understanding with French commune of Antony to authorize Ethiopian athletes participating in the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 to use the…
Tigst Aseffa becomes World Athlete of Year finalist
Addis Ababa, November 13, 2023 (FBC) – The women’s marathon reigning world record holder athlete Tigst Aseffa of Ethiopia has become a finalist for the World Athletics Female Athlete of the Year 2023 awards, alongside Faith Kipyegon of…