{"id":2216,"date":"2026-05-03T14:05:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T14:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=2216"},"modified":"2026-05-03T14:06:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T14:06:05","slug":"addis-ababa-hosts-three-international-competitions-within-just-two-weeks-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/addis-ababa-hosts-three-international-competitions-within-just-two-weeks-mayor\/","title":{"rendered":"Addis Ababa Hosts Three International Competitions Within Just Two Weeks: Mayor"},"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-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKK-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKK-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKK-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/KKK-1.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>In a message shared on her official social media platform this afternoon, Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie announced that the Ethiopian capital hosted Africa\u2019s first-ever \u201cCity Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League\u201d competition today. She said the city has opened a new chapter in its history.<\/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\/final-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/final-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/final-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/final-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/final-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/final.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cCity Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League,\u201d which began at the Adwa Victory Memorial a symbol of the historic Victory of Adwa and a source of pride for Black people around the world featured intense, vibrant atmosphere and high-energy competition among professional cyclists from more than 24 countries, the statement reads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor Adanech noted that sports serve as one of the strongest platforms for connecting people, strengthening communication, and enhancing international cooperation.<\/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\/fffff-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/fffff-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/fffff-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/fffff-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/fffff-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/fffff.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She added that the government\u2019s growing focus on the sports sector has enabled Ethiopia to host three international competitions within just two weeks, aligning with the administration\u2019s efforts to connect the country\u2019s sports-loving public with global sporting events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On behalf of the city administration, the Mayor expressed her deepest gratitude to the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) for selecting Addis Ababa the diplomatic capital of Africa and the Adwa Victory Memorial, a symbol of the victory of Black peoples, as the host venue for the race. She also welcomed confirmation that the event will be held in the city next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/finallll-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/finallll-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/finallll-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/finallll-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/finallll-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/finallll.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The mayor further thanked sports leaders, partner organizations, and volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure the competition\u2019s success, as well as Addis Ababa residents for demonstrating exceptional hospitality, humility, and enthusiasm for sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-May 3, 2026 In a message shared on her official social media platform this afternoon, Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie announced that the Ethiopian capital hosted Africa\u2019s first-ever \u201cCity Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League\u201d competition today. She said the city has opened a new chapter in its history. 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