{"id":2207,"date":"2026-05-03T11:46:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T11:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=2207"},"modified":"2026-05-03T12:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T12:36:03","slug":"mayor-launches-city-mountain-bike-eliminator-pro-league-international-race-in-addis-ababa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/mayor-launches-city-mountain-bike-eliminator-pro-league-international-race-in-addis-ababa\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Launches City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro league International Race in Addis Ababa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKK-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKK-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKK-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKK-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKK.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>AMN PLUS-May 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro league International Race has officially kicked off in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia\u2019s capital. The event was officially launched by Mayor of Addis Ababa Adanech Abiebie. The competition is being held around the historic Piazza area, in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKKKK-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKKKK-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKKKK-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKKKK-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKKKK-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKKKK.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the opening ceremony, the mayor warmly welcomed guests, describing Addis Ababa as a major diplomatic hub. She noted that this is the first time the city is hosting such a global sporting event, which has attracted top international athletes from more than 24 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to her, the competition places Addis Ababa among emerging international centers for sports. Mayor Adanech added that hosting the event at the Adwa Victory Memorial gives it a special meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ppppppppppp-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ppppppppppp-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ppppppppppp-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ppppppppppp-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/ppppppppppp.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She also highlighted the city administration\u2019s ongoing efforts to transform Addis Ababa into a modern, green, and livable city by expanding infrastructure such as cycling lanes, improving walkways, and creating more public spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese kinds of events demonstrate that the city is ready to host world-class competitions,\u201d she stated, emphasizing the administration\u2019s commitment to promoting green transport and healthy lifestyles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/pppppppp-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/pppppppp-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/pppppppp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/pppppppp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/pppppppp-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/pppppppp-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/pppppppp.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She further stressed that while Addis Ababa is widely known as Africa\u2019s diplomatic capital, it is also becoming an important international destination for sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-May 3, 2026 The Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro league International Race has officially kicked off in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia\u2019s capital. The event was officially launched by Mayor of Addis Ababa Adanech Abiebie. The competition is being held around the historic Piazza area, in the heart of the city. 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