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Haile Gebrselassie to partner with Hawassa Administration Bureau to upgrade airfield
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s greatest athlete and world marathon record holder Haile Gebrselassie, who recently opened a new resort hotel bearing his name (Haile Resort), has told the weekly Ethiopian Reporter newspaper that he is partnering with the Hawassa Administrative Region Bureau to upgrade city’s airfield.
The Hawassa Airport was built in 1988 and currently accommodates small...
Desta Girma wins 33rd Madrid Women Marathon
Madrid, Spain – Desta Girma of Ethiopia won the 33rd Madrid Women’s Marathon in a modest time of 2:34.39 here yesterday. Compatriot Letay Negash finishes second.
There was a surprise outcome in the women’s section as the pre-race favorite Magdalene Chemjor of Kenya faded dramatically over the last 10 km to finish well behind Desta, who earlier in the year, won the Seville Marathon in 2:34.53,.
To...
St.George defeats Ethiopian Coffee 1-0 in Addis Ababa Derby
Addis Ababa –Adane Girma’s header 15th minute into the first half of the game was all that St. George needed to beat arch rivals Ethiopian Coffee in a sold-out stadium here while Dedebit FC suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Metehara Sugar in Metehara.
With seven weeks remaining in the current league competition and with one game in hand, St. George (62 pts) has extended its lead over Dedebit...
Tsegaye Kebede wins Virgin London Marathon in 2:05.18
London, UK – Tsegaye Kebede of Ethiopia improved on his runner-up finish here last year to win this year’s Virgin London Marathon in a time of 2:05.18, and ending the 6-year dominance of Kenyan runners of the event along the way.
This also marked the third time that Tsegaye finished a marathon race under the 2:05:30-barrier.
Emmanuel Mutaim of Kenya finished second (2:06.23) with Jaouad Gharib...
2010 Every One Race Hawassa
By Rahel Samuel -
Hawassa, Ethiopia – The 2010 EVERY ONE Race, which will take place here on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 is a new mass running event that Great Ethiopian Run is introducing to the people of Southern Ethiopia. EVERY ONE is a campaign to support newborn, child and maternal health supported in Ethiopia by a wide alliance of government health ministries and development partners.
Hawassa,...
St. George & Ethiopian Coffee to resume bitter rivalry on Sunday
Addis Ababa – EPL defending champions St. George and Ethiopian Coffee will resume their bitter rivalry when they face each other this Sunday for the second round of the Ethiopian Premier League championship. The first round match ended scoreless.
The Saints, who have one match in hand, lead the EPL with 59 points while Ethiopian Coffee is in fourth place, 18 points behind. But despite the...
Teyba Erkesso wins Boston Marathon women’s race & $150,000 Prize Money
Boston, Massachusetts- Ethiopia’s Teyba Erkesso won the women’s race in an unofficial time of 2:26:11, outsprinting Russia’s Tatyana Pushkareva to win by three seconds in the third-closest women’s finish in event history.
Erkesso broke away from the pack with 11 miles to go and opened a 90-second lead. But she began holding her stomach in Cleveland Circle, with about four miles to go, and...
Dedebit FC beats Ethiopian Coffee 3-2
Addis Ababa – Week 26 of the Ethiopian Premier League (EPL) saw Dedebit FC beating Ethiopian Coffee 3-2 in the only match played in the capital today.
In other matches, Adama City walloped Dire Dawa City 4-1 at home; Mugher Cement destroyed Sebeta City 3-0 in Ambo; Sidama Coffee and Awassa City shared points in a 0-0 draw, while Harar Beer and Defense Forces registered victories against Meta Abo...
2nd Addis Ababa City Circuit Motorsports Rally to be held next week
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Ethiopian Motorsports Association (EMSA) has announced that the 2nd Addis Ababa City Circuit completion will be held around Meskel Square next week.
According to EMSA’s press release, motorsports has gained popularity in the country and the federation, which concluded its final preparations for the second edition of the competition, is pleased to announce its partnership...
International Volleyball Course in Ethiopia concludes successfully
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia–The recently concluded International Refereeing Candidate Course (IRCC) here in capital was deemed a success by the Federation International de Football (FIVB), the sport governing body.
A total of 18 men and two women participated in the week-long course (April 3-10), which was directed by Hassan Mohammed from Egypt and run by Jacek Spisak from Poland. Furthermore, for the...
