Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Great Ethiopian Run (GER), the largest road race in Africa, is more than just a running event as it helps create a positive image for Ethiopia and promotes sports tourism in the country.
Close to 35,000 runners, including diplomats, tourists and international athletes will take part here on Sunday when GER will celebrate 10th Anniversary.
International media conglomerates such as SuperSport, Sky News, CNN and BBC will broadcast the event worldwide, giving Ethiopia a much needed positive exposure.
When the event first took place here ten years ago, 10,000 athletes took part but there were no international athletes. It was more of a domestic event. As the event’s popularity and exposure grew, so did the number of international athletes competing. Last year, 200 such athletes came to Ethiopia to compete.
Organizers of GER are working hard to expand the popularity of the event, the first of which is a 30-minute documentary film will be produced at the end of Sunday’s race. The film will then be broadcasted worldwide in major international media to promote sports tourism in Ethiopia.
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Bravo Haile, you are contributing for our contry on economical, social and behavioral changes I would like to thank you and God blease you.
We are extremely proud of you not only for being the greatest long distance runner ever, but also for devoting your life in different ways for our country and Africa.You are one of the most populaar person and most sympathic sportsman who is admired in every corner of our plant. We Ethiopians are extremely blessed to have you Haile!
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Keep it up. Its good job. two thumbs up!!!
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oui ça serait bon les etrangères vont regarder la souffrance de peuples ethiopien par le soit disant gouvrnement mais par une equipe de bandit organisée.
It’s not easy to get the attention of international media with a positive side. Thanks to the great Haile the GER helps so much in promoting tourism.
Grt Haile, and well come back from retirement! I’ve already missed you from racing!