Ethiopia Bunna appoints new chairman 

Ethiopia Bunna has appointed Israel Degefa as the new chairman of the club following a 14 year stint by Lieutenant Fekade Mamo.  The assembly made the decision to elect Israel…...

Diribe Welteji banned for two years

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has partially upheld an appeal by World Athletics against the Ethiopian National Anti-Doping Office (ETH-NADO) and middle-distance runner Diribe Welteji Kejelcha (Ethiopia). Ms…...

Qatar to build 11 running tracks in 11 countries

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has launched ‘Aim Beyond’ – a project that aims to empower youth and underserved communities…...

Duplantis and McLaughlin-Levrone named World Athletes of the Year

World champions Mondo Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone have been announced as the World Athletes of the Year, receiving top honours in Monaco in recognition of their standout achievements in 2025.…...

The Teams Collecting Champions League and Europa League Points at a Premium

With four rounds played and four remaining, both the Champions League and Europa League have reached their halfway point – making it the perfect time to judge not just who…...

Dillu dominates and Wudu repeats in Ethiopia’s international 10km carnival

Yismaw Dillu and Melknat Wudu collected the top prizes in the elite races at the 2025 Sofi malt Great Ethiopian Run International 10km that took place in Addis Ababa earlier…...

Great Ethiopian Run Partners with Bank of America

Great Ethiopian Run today announced a multi-year partnership with Bank of America to serve as the Presenting Partner for Great Ethiopian Run beginning in 2026. The partnership extends the bank’s…...

CECAFA U-17 tournament to start on Saturday

This year’s edition of the CECAFA U-17 tournament will officially kick off on Saturday in Ethiopia. Ten countries will take part in the competition the list of which includes hosts…...

Chelsea Fans Can’t Connect With Squad, But Maresca Needs Time

In an exclusive interview with Video Gamer, football icon Ruud Gullit defended Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who has recently come under criticism. The Dutchman launched an attack on Manchester United,…...

Wanda Diamond League season calendar confirmed for 2026

The world’s greatest athletes will return to the global stage next year as they embark on another continent-crossing Wanda Diamond League campaign in 2026.  Following another record-breaking year in 2025,…...

Shure securs her third Toronto title 

(photo by BizuAthletics) Ethiopia’s Shure Demise captured her third TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon title on Sunday, powering to victory in 2:21:03 despite warm, windy, and humid race conditions. The win…...

OBN wins Ethiopian Premier League rights; CBE named title sponsor

The Ethiopian Premier League Share Company (EPLSC) has signed a two-year broadcast agreement with Oromia Broadcasting Network (OBN). Under the deal, OBN will air up to 250 league matches live…...

Ethiopian Refereeing Icon Appointed to CAF Panel

Lidya Tafese, a former renowned international referee, has been appointed as a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees’ Committee. Lidya,the Deputy Chairperson of the Ethiopian National Referees…...

St. George wins the City Cup 

Ethiopia’s oldest and most successful club St. George have added another trophy to their cabinet by winning the 19th edition of the Addis Ababa City Cup. This is the club’s…...

Great Ethiopian Run Winners to Receive Record Prize Money

Winners of the 2025 Sofi Malt Great Ethiopian Run 10km International Race will receive record-breaking prize money, organizers have announced. A total prize pool of ETB 1.8 million will be…...

Ethiopia’s Shure Demise Seeks Third Victory at TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Ten years ago, before the birth of ‘super shoes’, a teenaged Shure Demise surprised the world with an extraordinary marathon record of 2 hours 20 minutes and 59 seconds. At…...

Diribe suspended hours before Tokyo 2025 

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld a request for provisional measures by World Athletics (WA) against the Ethiopian National Anti-Doping Office (ETH-NADO) and middle-distance runner Diribe Welteji…...

Messages Pour In for Beamlak Tessema Following His Retirement

Renowned Ethiopian referee Bamlak Tessema has officially announced his retirement from refereeing after a distinguished career.  In a formal letter addressed to FIFA, Bamlak described his journey as both an…...

Sidama Bunna Faces Setback in CAS appeal

Sidama Bunna, one of four clubs recently penalized by the Ethiopian Football Federation for violating new financial regulations, has encountered a significant hurdle in its CAS appeal.  The club initially…...

Ethiopian Football Federation Announces Club Licensing Registration Status Ahead of Premier League

Eight have completed registaration while one club is yet to start Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – As the countdown to the new Ethiopian Premier League season begins, the Ethiopian Football Federation…...

Ethiopia’s Track Stars Gear Up for World Athletics Championship in Tokyo

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Ethiopian Athletics Federation has officially announced the roster of athletes set to represent the nation at the highly anticipated World Athletics Championship in Tokyo.  In…...

Ethiopian National Team Welcomes Five New Players Ahead of Friendly Match

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Ethiopian national football team is gearing up for an exciting friendly match against DC United on August 2. The team has added five new players…...
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Tigist Assefa Set to Compete in World Athletics Championships

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Ethiopian Athletics Federation has announced that Tigist Assefa, who recently secured a silver medal at the Paris Olympics and set the women-only marathon record in…...

Ethiopia Represented by International Referee Samuel Birhanu at Africa Athletics Tournament

Instructor Samuel Birhanu has been selected as the sole international referee representing Ethiopia in the Africa Athletics tournament. Samuel Birhanu serves as the director of the Ethiopia Athletics Federations Study…...

World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst Visits Ethiopia to Strengthen Olympic Prospects

Addis Ababa – Boris van der Vorst, the inaugural president of World Boxing, the international governing body for amateur boxing, made a landmark visit to Ethiopia this week to discuss…...

Ethiopian striker Mulugeta Kebede has passed away

Ethiopia has lost one of its brilliant football heroes in Mulugeta Kebede, who has passed away after a long battle with a chronic illness. Mulugeta was a striker who combined…...

Ethiopian Athletics Federation Prepares for 18th Half Marathon in Addis Ababa

The Ethiopian Athletics Federation will hold the 18th Ethiopian Half Marathon, showcasing 535 athletes from multiple regions and clubs. The Ethiopian Athletics Federation has finalized its preparations for the 18th…...

Diribe Welteji Breaks Records at Philadelphia Grand Slam Track

Diribe Welteji made history at the Philadelphia Grand Slam Track by winning the women’s 800-meter race with a record-breaking time of 1:58.94, securing her place as the Philadelphia Slam Champion.…...

Athletics Federation Revamps Selection Process for 2025 World Championships 

The Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF) has unveiled a revised selection strategy for its 10,000m squad ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The Federation will abandon its traditional…...

13th U-20 and 4th U-18 Ethiopian Athletics Championships set to start 

Addis Ababa, May 22, 2025 The Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF) has finalized its preparations to host the 13th Ethiopian U-20 and 4th U-18 Athletics Championships in Dire Dawa from **May…...

Ethiopian stars set to shine at the 2025 Tartan Ottawa International Marathon

Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend welcomes over 36,500 runners and has global recognition. Elite runners from Ethiopia and Kenya are expected to put on a fierce competition in Canada’s Premier Race.…...

Medina Eisa and Selemon Barega win the 2025 AJ Bell Great Manchester Run

Ethiopian athletes dominated their race on Sunday with convincing victories over 10km. Medina Eisa, who is the world under-20 5000m champion, clocked 30:42 in the women’s race. Emily Sisson of…...

Weekend Athletics Round-up

Tsige Duguma Sets Record in Shanghai Diamond League Ethiopian athlete Tsige Duguma won the women’s 800m race at the Shanghai Diamond League with a record-breaking time of 1.56.64. Her compatriots,…...
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Tigist Assefa Shatters Women-only Marathon World Record at TCS London Marathon

Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa, who won silver in the 2024 Paris Olympics, smashed the women-only world record by 26 seconds at the TCS London Marathon. Tigist finished the race in 2:15:50…...

2025 edition of World Road Running Championships cancelled

Following last month’s decision to move the 2025 World Road Running Championships from San Diego, World Athletics has held discussions with several alternative hosts, some of which have great potential.…...

Ethiopian Bedatu Hirpa wins the Paris Marathon 

Ethiopian runner Bedatu Hirpa secured a narrow victory in the women’s Paris Marathon on Sunday, overtaking her fellow countrywoman Dera Dida just before the finish line. In the men’s race,…...

Gold for Freweyni Hailu and Silver for Berihu Aregawi in Nanjing

Ethiopia Shines at World Athletics Indoor Championships
Freweyni Hailu made history in Nanjing, becoming the only Ethiopian athlete to win medals in three different distances at the World Indoor Championships. She clinched gold in the 3000 meters, adding to her previous victories in the 800m and 1500m. Meanwhile, Berihu Aregawi secured silver in the men’s 3000m after a thrilling battle with Jakob Ingebrigtsen. Relive the highlights of Ethiopia’s standout performances!

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The new IOC President stated that she follows the principles of the Ubuntu philosophy

Source- AIPS Kirsty Coventry, the first woman, African, and youngest of the candidates, has emerged victorious as the tenth President of the Olympic Committee. Former President Thomas Bach had selected…...
Kirsty Coventry

Kirsty Coventry was elected IOC President

Kirsty has become the first female President in IOC history. Report via IOC Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe was elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). She…...
Tsige Gebreselma, an Ethiopian athlete, celebrates her victory at the Lisbon Half Marathon.

Ethiopian Athlete Tsige Gebreselma Shatters World Record at Lisbon Half Marathon

Tsige Gebreselma winning the Lisbon Half marathon on Sunday, March 09, 2015- Raquel France e Luis Fillipe Catarino/CMA Ethiopian athlete Tsige Gebreselma made history by breaking the world record at…...

Gatoch Panom joins Newroz SC

Ethiopian midfielder and national team captain Gatouch Panom has signed for the Iraqi club Newroz SC. The team plays in the Iraq Stars League, the top flight of Iraqi football.…...

Berihu Aregawi Sets New Course Record in Thrilling Vallecana 10K Showdown

Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi delivered an outstanding performance in Spain. The athlete finished in a time of 26:32 to establish a new course record at the Nationale-Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana. This…...

Protected: Sileshi Sihen Elected President of the Ethiopian Athletics Federation

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6 nominees geared to become the new President of Ethiopian Athletics Federation 

The Ethiopian Athletics Federation is getting ready to host its annual assembly next month in Addis Ababa. During the meeting a new president and members of Executive Committee are expected…...

Clubs will receive USD 150 000 each for participating in the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024

All eight African women’s football clubs participating in the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 will each receive a minimum of USD 150,000 in prize money. Launched in 2021 under…...

Game Changer or Setback? The Future of Ethiopian Premier League Broadcasting with DSTV

Since 2020, DSTV, Africa’s largest pay-TV provider, has been broadcasting the Ethiopian top flight. DSTV signed a five-year deal worth 22 million dollars, which was labeled staggering and too good…...

Low scoring Waliyas face Tanzania in AFCON Qualifiers 

Ethiopia will face Tanzania in Dar es Salaam as they hope to kick their AFCON qualifier with a win. The Walias have drawn their last two games in the World…...

MLS side D.C United announced strategic partnership with Ethiopian Football Federation 

One of the founding clubs of Major League Soccer in 1996, D.C. United has stated that it has reached an agreement with Ethiopian Football Federation to help the growth of…...

Former Manchester United star arrives in Addis Ababa

Mechal Sport Club,  who is celebrating its 80th anniversary, has invited former Manchester United and Portugal national team player Luis Nani to attend the celebrations.  Nani was warmly welcomed at Addis…...

Ethiopia Nigid Bank crowned champions

In their first season back in the Premier League Ethiopia Nigid Bank have managed to win the title. The 2023/24 Ethiopian Premier League saw the title race go to the…...

The Premier League title is on offer on the last match day 

The 2023/24 season of the Ethiopian Premier League comes to a close this Saturday. In what has been an exciting title race Ethiopia Nigd Bank and Mechal will fight for…...

A strange punishment in the Ethiopian Premier League

There is a popular picture of Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy kicking the corner flag after scoring a goal. You might have seen it. It is usually used as meme…...

Mulugeta Mihret’s comments send a message to all Ethiopian clubs

On the opening day of the 27th match day of the Ethiopian Premier League Wolkite Ketema played against Ethiopia Bunna. The capital city club came out 4-0 winners in an…...

“The team is improving” Gebremedin Haile

Gebremedin Haile underlined that despite the dropped points he has observed an improvement from the team...

Ethiopia looking for first win in World Cup Qualifier

The Ethiopian football team has completed its training in Ethiopia and left for the game on Wednesday...

St. George and Ethiopia Bunna will play in Dubai 

Two of Ethiopia’s giant clubs are taking the famous Sheger Derby to Dubai.  St. George and Ethiopia Bunna will travel to Dubai for a friendly game. This offers them an…...

Yosef Gebrewold appointed as new head coach of Ethiopia U-20 women’s national team 

After parting ways with coach Firew Hailegabriel the Ethiopian Football Federation has appointed Yosef Gebrewold as the new head coach of the Ethiopian U-20 women’s national team.  Yosef Gebrewold is…...

Selam Zeray agrees to work with Wanaw Sports Brand; says coaches should start promoting themselves

Selam Zeray and Wanaw Sports brand sign agreement at Capital Hotel CAF elite instructor and Liberian women’s football coach Selam Zeray has penned a three-year contract with Wanaw Sports Brand.…...

Dubai Marathon 2024: Three Talking Points

Dubai, 05, Jan, 2024. The 23rd edition of the Dubai Marathon, one of the first Gold-label marathons of the calendar year, will take place on January 07, 2023. 20,000 runners…...

Paula Radcliffe, “It’s great to kick off an Olympic year in Dubai Marathon”

By Haileegziabher Adhanom Dubai 06 Jan 2024 – As the world of sport enters the Olympic year, the Dubai Marathon, the curtain-raiser major marathon event of the year, is set…...

New Coach Appointed for Ethiopian U-17 Women’s National Team

The Ethiopian Football Federation has appointed Rawda Ali as the new head coach of the Ethiopian U-17 Women’s National team. In February, the team will face South Africa in a…...

24 Players Announced for World Cup Qualifier

The Ethiopia U-20 Women’s national team will face its Morocco counterpart in their bid to qualify for the Women U-20 World Cup. The final round of qualifiers will be held…...

“Ethiopia doesn’t have many options at number 9” Gebremedin Haile

Ethiopian national team head coach Gebremedin Haile stated that there is a lack of quality number 9s in Ethiopia. The coach was talking to the media after Ethiopia’s two games…...

A dull affair between Ethiopia and Sierra Leone ends goalless 

The 2026 World Cup qualifier game between Ethiopia and Sierra Leone ended in a 0-0 draw.  Kenean Markneh on the ball- pic via Ethiopian Football Federation The Ethiopian national team…...

Why Qatar 2022 will be the best World Cup

We’ve finally arrived after twelve years of long wait. The World Cup will begin on November 20 in Qatar. This World Cup will be unlike any other. It is the…...

Kipyegon to be VIP guest at 2021 TotalEnergies Great Ethiopian Run International 10km

(Great Ethiopian Run) Faith Kipyegon, Kenya’s double Olympic 1500m champion and one of the ten 2021 World Athletics Female Athlete of the Year nominees, will be the VIP guest at…...