ParisOlympic Archives - Ethio Negari

14 Aug

Ethiopian Marathon Coach Declines Olympic Reward from Government

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Ethiopian Olympic delegation that participated in the Paris 2024 Olympics was welcomed back with a reception and dinner at the National Palace. The event, attended by President Sahle-Work Zewde, included a ceremony where cash prizes were awarded to athletes, coaches, and participants based on their contributions. The rewards ranged from 50,000 birr to 7 million birr. At the ceremony, Tamrat Tola, who won Ethiopia's only gold medal in the marathon, was awarded $68,000 or 7 million birr and a gold nishan medal. Silver medalists Tigist Asefa, Berihu Aregawi, and Tsige Duguma each received $39,000 or 4 million birr. However, during…

13 Aug

Ethiopia Celebrates Athletes’ Return from Paris Olympics

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The Ethiopian delegation that participated in the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris has returned home to a warm welcome. After 17 days of intense competition, the Paris Olympics concluded on the evening of August 11, 2024. The Ethiopian athletes who won medals and represented the nation with pride arrived in Addis Ababa this morning, August 13, 2024. Upon their arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, the delegation was greeted by enthusiastic supporters and officials. In recognition of their achievements, a special honor ceremony and dinner program will be held this afternoon at the National Palace. President Sahle-Work Zewde will…

10 Aug

Ethiopia Secures First Gold Medal at Paris 2024 Olympics

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On the 15th day of the 2024 Olympic Games, currently being held in Paris, Ethiopia celebrated its first gold medal victory. The Games, which occur every four years, have drawn over 10,500 athletes from 206 countries, making it one of the largest and most competitive events in the world. In the men's marathon, held this morning, Ethiopian athlete Tamrat Tola claimed victory with an impressive time of 2:06:26, setting a new Olympic record in the process. Beshir Abdi of Belgium secured the silver medal, while Kenya's Benson Kipruto took the bronze. Following his historic win, an emotional Tamrat Tola expressed…

22 Jul

Kenenisa Bekele Named Best African Athlete of the 21st Century

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In a significant recognition of his remarkable career, Ethiopian long-distance runner Kenenisa Bekele has been awarded the title of Best African Athlete of the 21st Century by the American international sports channel ESPN. The announcement celebrates Bekele’s outstanding achievements and cements his legacy as one of the greatest athletes of his time. ESPN’s selection process for the best African athletes of the 21st century was a challenging task, given the continent's vast size and the multitude of sports disciplines. In addition to Kenenisa Bekele, the list includes another renowned Ethiopian athlete, Tirunesh Dibaba, who has also made significant contributions to…