Olympic Champion Gabby Thomas Touches Down in Addis Ababa for Historic Grand Prix
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas has arrived in the Ethiopian capital ahead of the highly anticipated Addis Ababa Grand Prix. Her arrival marks a significant milestone for the region,…
Doha Diamond League Postponed to June; Venue Switched to Khalifa International Stadium
The Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha has been postponed from its original May 8 date to June 19. Originally intended to open the 2026 season at the Qatar Sports…
World Athletics to introduce standalone World Marathon Championships from 2030
Athens emerges as preferred host for inaugural edition; Athens Marathon The Authentic achieves Elite Label status as plan launches to secure hosting rights World Athletics has outlined a landmark strategic…
Saint George respond on the pitch
Following a productive week in which the club was given a total of 100 million birr from MIDROC, BGI, and the Addis Ababa City administration- St George managed to grab…
Ethiopia Bunna appoints new chairman
Ethiopia Bunna has appointed Israel Degefa as the new chairman of the club following a 40 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…
