Sport
Ethiopian circus troupe registered on Guinness World Records
Addis Ababa, February 3, 2024 (FBC) – The Ethiopian circus ensemble, renowned as The Black Lion Circus group, attained distinction in the international competition hosted in Italy by shattering the world record, earning an esteemed spot on the Guinness World Records list.
In acknowledgment of this remarkable achievement, the Minister of Culture…
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Ethiopian forward Abel Yalew joins Egyptian side ZED FC
Addis Ababa, February 1, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian international Abel Yalew has joined Egyptian side ZED Football Club from Saint George Football Club in a two-and-a-half year contract, the Horsemen confirmed earlier today.
Note that ZED FC…
Freweyni Hailu wins indoor mile in Ostrava, moves up to 6th on all-time list
Addis Ababa, January 30, 2024 (FBC) - Ethiopia's Freweyni Hailu stormed to the win in the women's mile in the World Indoor Tour in Ostrava today.
Freweyni clocked a strong world-leading mark of 4:17.36 to claim the top spot.
With…
Ethiopia to host int’l professional boxing tournament for the first time
Addis Ababa, January 30, 2024 (FBC) - The African International Boxing Association will hold a professional boxing tournament in Ethiopia for the first time in collaboration with the International Alliance Boxing Association and the Solo…
Freweyni Hailu, Hirut Meshesha go head-to-head in a mile race in Ostrava tomorrow
Addis Ababa, January 29, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Freweyni Hailu and her compatriot Hirut Meshesha as well as other athletes from across the world are looking to make a statement when they compete at the Czech Indoor Gala – this season’s…
Worknesh Edesa smashes Osaka Marathon course record
Addis Ababa, January 28, 2024 (FBC) - Worknesh Edesa took more than two minutes off the Osaka Women’s Marathon course record, winning the World Athletics Platinum Label road race in an equal PB of 2:18:51 on Sunday (28).
In a close…
Samuel Tefera, Diribe Welteji get their season off to a flying start
Addis Ababa, January 27, 2024 (FBC) - Samuel Tefera, Diribe Welteji of Ethiopia were among the athletes who got their seasons off to a winning start as the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold kicked off in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Saturday (27).…