Sport
World Athletics introduces prize money for Olympic gold medallists
Addis Ababa, April 10, 2024 (FBC) - In a a landmark decision, World Athletics has today (10 April) announced it will become the first international federation to award prize money at an Olympic Games, financially rewarding athletes for achieving the pinnacle of sporting success, starting at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.
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Marathon debutante Mestawut Fikr leads Ethiopian double in Paris
Addis Ababa, April 8, 2024 (FBC) – Mestawut Fikir excelled on her debut at the distance by winning the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon in 2:20:45, while compatriot Mulugeta Uma made it an Ethiopian double by taking the men’s title in…
Likina Amebaw, Jemal Yimer win 10km titles at Paris Festival of Running
Addis Ababa, April 7, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw, Jemal Yimer, and Hagos Gebrhiwet were among the winners as athletes descended on Paris for the Festival of Running ASICS Speed Race 5km and 10km events on Friday.
Competition…
AFBC inks an agreement to open its HQ in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, April 4, 2024 (FBC) – The African Boxing Confederation today signed a hosting country agreement with Ethiopia to open its headquarter in Addis Ababa today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
The agreement was signed…
Ethiopia hosts professional, semi-professional boxing competition
Addis Ababa, April 1, 2024 9FBC) – Ethiopia hosted professional and semi-professional boxing competition in at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum on Sunday, the Ministry of Culture and Sports confirmed.
Held for the first time in Ethiopia,…
Residents of various cities participate in road race to reaffirm their support for GERD
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2024 (FBC) - Inhabitants of various cities in Oromia region have today participated in a road running to reaffirm their support for the successful completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
A…
Ethiopia national team midfielder Alelign Azene dies
Addis Ababa, March 27, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia National Team and Bahir Dar City Football Club midfielder Alelign Azene has tragically passed away in his hometown of Arba Minch, the club confirmed earlier today.
Although the cause of his…