The Ethiopian delegation that participated in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was welcomed this morning.

The delegation was received at Bole International Airport in the presence of senior government officials and invited guests.

August 16, 2021

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Brazil wins men's soccer at the Tokyo Olympics.

Brazil, who eventually met Spain, won the match 2-1. The regular match ended in a draw, with Brazil scoring in an extra 30 minutes to win the tournament.
Santos and Malcolm scored the goals for Brazil, while Ayarzbal scored Spain's only goal.

August 16, 2021

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One month ago, the 10,000-meter world record was handed over to the Ethiopian Letesenbet Gidey by more than 15 seconds.
The World Athletics Federation (EAF) has announced that it has approved the 10,000-meter dash world record held by the Ethiopian athlete Almaz Ayana at the Rio Olympics four years ago, and it is now broken by two athletes in a row.

August 16, 2021

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Selemon Barega of Ethiopia won the men’s 10,000 metres gold medal, the first of the Olympic athletics programme, on Friday, defeating world champion and world record holder Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda.

Cheptegei’s compatriot Jacob Kiplimo took bronze.
The 21-year old Selemon’s victory was secured on the last lap as he sprinted to the finish line to secure a win, according to Reuters.
The Ethiopian delegation at the Olympic stadium applauded him as he smiled broadly and ran a victory lap with his country’s flag draped around his shoulders.

August 16, 2021

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