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World Athletics ratifies world indoor 3000m record for Lemecha Girma
Addis Ababa, June 13, 2023 (FBC) - The world indoor 3000m record of 7:23.81 set by Ethiopia’s Lemecha Girma at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais, a World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold event, on 15 February has been ratified, World Athletics announced.
Lemecha Girma beat Spain’s Mohamed Katir in the thrilling race in Lievin, France, and both…
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The Walias return to training ahead of their AFCON2023 qualifier match against Malawi
Addis Ababa, June 12, 2023 (FBC) - Ethiopia's national team, alias The Walia Antelopes, returned to training sessions and started preparations ahead of their fifth game of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 qualifier Group D match against…
Ethiopia’s Senbere Teferi runs 30:12 race record to win New York Mini 10K
Addis Ababa, June 12, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Senbere Teferi outsprinted Hellen Obiri to win the New York Mini 10K in a PB and event record of 30:12 on Saturday (10).
Ethiopia’s 2015 world 5000m silver medalist Senbere Teferi beat…
The Walias coach announces 23-man squad for AFCON qualifying match against Malawi
Addis Ababa, June 10, 2023 (FBC) - Ethiopian National Team Head Coach Daniel Gebremariam has announced the 23-man squad players for the match against Malawi in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 qualifying match.
The called-up…
Ethiopian athletes lead clash of world record-holders in Paris 5000m
Addis Ababa, June 8, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian long distance runners lead the clash of world record-holders in Paris 5000m in both men and women categories.
It is anticipated that the women’s 5000m line-up at the Meeting de Paris – the…
Lionel Messi to join MLS side Inter Miami
Addis Ababa, June 7, 2023 (FBC) - Argentina legend Lionel Messi will join American side Inter Miami after his exit from French champions Paris St-Germain.
The former Barcelona player is set to reject a more lucrative offer from Saudi…
Asmara Marathon to be held on 11 June
Addis Ababa, June 7, 2023 (FBC) - The Commission of Culture and Sports announced that the annual ‘Asmara Marathon’ will be held on 11 June.
Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, said that the marathon will also…