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Athlete Kenenisa Bekele to participate in the Valencia Marathon

Athlete Kenenisa Bekele to participate in the Valencia Marathon

Athlete Kenenisa Bekele has announced that he will participate in the Valencia Marathon on December 3rd. "After many injuries, I will participate in the Valencia Marathon," the athlete said on his Facebook page. "I am happy to return to the competition after many injuries and ANTA is my sponsor," Kenenisa Added. The competition will be held in Valencia, Spain on December 3, 2023. Athlete Kenenisa has been an all-time successful athlete in five and ten thousand competitions for years. Kenenisa, the athlete who has held the world records for both distances for 16 years, has recently turned his attention to…
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World Athletics names Tigist Assefa as one of the best athletes of the year

World Athletics names Tigist Assefa as one of the best athletes of the year

Marathon record holder Tigist Assefa joins the final round for the World Athlete of the Year Award. Athlete Tigist Assefa was one of the top 11 athletes in the world in the list of the best athletes of the year 2023 for World Athletics. The World Athletics Federation announced the list of successful athletes in various competitions held in 2023. In the first round of the world's 11 best athletes, the 5,000-meter record holder Gudaf Tsagaye and the marathon record holder Tigist Assefe were athletes included in the list. According to the information released by World Athletics, the list of…
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TECNO Becomes Official Sponsor of Africa Cup of Nations 2023

TECNO Becomes Official Sponsor of Africa Cup of Nations 2023

September 25th, 2023-- Global innovative technology brand TECNO, today announces its official partnership with the Confederation of African Football ("CAF") as the exclusive smartphone sponsor for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023. The partnership between TECNO and CAF was officially sealed during a momentous ceremony held in Singapore, witnessed by esteemed attendees including TECNO General Manager, Jack Guo and CAF General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba. This collaboration marks the beginning of a thrilling new chapter for both sides. TECNO X CAF Partnership Signing Ceremony Jack Guo, TECNO General Manager(Left);  Véron Mosengo-Omba,  CAF General Secretary (Right) Mr Jack Guo,…
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Anti-doping authority Banns six Ethiopian Athletes for years

Anti-doping authority Banns six Ethiopian Athletes for years

The Ethiopian Anti-Doping Authority announced that it has been investigating the matter by imposing a temporary ban on the suspected athletes. The Authority has confirmed that the banned athletes, athlete Shume Tafa Dessita and athlete Mengestu Bekele Tedecha, committed violations of the law by using prohibited stimulants or doping. According to this, the long-distance runner, Shume Tafa Dessita, used a prohibited substance called 5-methylhexan-2-amine, and his results in the competition should be cancelled and suspended for four (4) years from May 25, 2023.  It is stated that he has been sentenced to not participate in any sports competition. In the…
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Ethiopia secures nine medals at Budapest world Athletics Championships

Ethiopia secures nine medals at Budapest world Athletics Championships

The 19th World Athletics Championships, which were held from August 19 to 27, 2023 in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, have ended. Including Ethiopia, 195 countries participated in this championship , but only 46 countries were able to get medals. 2,100 athletes competed in this competition from the qualifiers to the final, 50 athletes won gold, 48 silver and 50 bronze medals for their country. More than 400,000 spectators entered the stadium and watched the champions, and stated that Hungary organized a bright and airy competition. Organized by the International Association of Athletics Federations, this championship was held in 52…
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Ethiopia wins gold and silver medals in women’s marathon

Ethiopia wins gold and silver medals in women’s marathon

Athlete Amane Beriso and Gotytom Gebreslase earned gold and silver medals for Ethiopia in the women's marathon world championship. The 19th World Athletics Championships, which are being hosted by Budapest, the capital of Hungary, are on its seventh day. In today's women's marathon, Ethiopia’s Aman Beriso and Gotytom Gebreslase won gold and silver medals The Moroccan athlete Fatma Gardadi finished the race in 3rd place. There are remaining competitions where Ethiopia can win more medals, and currently, it ranks fourth in the world with eight medals, including two gold, four silver and two bronze medals. As of today, the USA…
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Ethiopia reveals  Premier League 2023/24 games

Ethiopia reveals Premier League 2023/24 games

The Ethiopian Premier League 2023/24 draws has been revealed in Addis Ababa. The opening game is going to be between Humbericho Durame FC and Diredawa city FC. Shashemene city FC will play against Wolayita Dicha, Hawassa city will play against Fasil city on October 1, 2023. Adama City will play against Ethiopia Commercial Bank, Ethiopia Madhin against Bahirdar, Sidama Coffee against Ethiopia Coffee, Hadiya Hosa'ena against Mechal ( Defense) in the first week of the Premier League. Ethiopian Premier League Company Manager Mr. Kifle Seife said at the draw ceremony that, he wished the football clubs to have a good…
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Ethiopia to commence a new international tender for national stadium construction

Ethiopia to commence a new international tender for national stadium construction

The Ministry of Culture and Sports has stated that, a budget has been reserved to restart the construction of the Adey Ababa National Stadium, which has been suspended for a long time, in the new fiscal year. As the Minister of Culture and Sports, Mr. Kejela Merdasa, told the Ethiopian Press, the national stadium, which will be built on 48 hectares of land and has a capacity of 62,000 spectators, has been budgeted for in 2016 fisical year. The construction of the national stadium was carried out by the Chinese company (CCCC) has been suspended due to covid-19. Later, the…
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Sheger Derby ended in 1:1 draw

Sheger Derby ended in 1:1 draw

The waiting game between Saint George and Buna ended in a draw. The 28th week of the Betking Ethiopian premier leagie game brought together the league leader Saint George to Ethiopia coffee football club. This much awaited game ended in a draw. Ismail Oro Agoro scored the goal that put St. George first, while Bruk Beyene scored to Ethiopian Coffee. Ethiopia coffee will face Hadiya Hossaina in the next match. After four days, Bahr Dar City will play with Sidama coffee, Arbaminc City vs Dredawa, Wolaita Dicha vs Wolkite City, Adama City vs Ethiopia insurance and Ethio Electric vs Fasil…
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Ethiopia kicked out from 2023 African Cup of Nations

Ethiopia kicked out from 2023 African Cup of Nations

Qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations organized by Côte d'Ivoire are underway. Ethiopian national team played a match against their Malawian counterpart as part of this qualifier. This game ended in a 0-0 draw, and the Ethiopian national team has confirmed that they are out of the Cote d'Ivoire African Cup. From this draw, Egypt have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations, while Guinea finished second. Wubetu Abate, who was the coach of the Ethiopian national team, was fired due to weak performance and lack of points. Ethiopian national football federation announced earlier that has parted ways with…
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