{"id":5829,"date":"2026-11-12T11:50:49","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T11:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=5829"},"modified":"2026-11-12T12:44:40","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T12:44:40","slug":"mayor-adanech-hails-ethiopias-historic-eight-medal-triumph-at-dakar-2026-youth-olympics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/mayor-adanech-hails-ethiopias-historic-eight-medal-triumph-at-dakar-2026-youth-olympics\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Adanech Hails Ethiopia\u2019s Historic Eight-Medal Triumph at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/905199619_1493766142644192_2036500589508639557_n-1024x829.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/905199619_1493766142644192_2036500589508639557_n-1024x829.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/905199619_1493766142644192_2036500589508639557_n-300x243.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/905199619_1493766142644192_2036500589508639557_n-767x621.png 767w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/905199619_1493766142644192_2036500589508639557_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN PLUS-November 12, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie congratulated Ethiopia\u2019s young athletes, coaches and the entire sporting community after the country secured first place in the athletics medal table at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, winning a total of eight medals, including five gold and three silver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903466615_2129541371060056_8794930601147120519_n-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903466615_2129541371060056_8794930601147120519_n-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903466615_2129541371060056_8794930601147120519_n-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903466615_2129541371060056_8794930601147120519_n-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903466615_2129541371060056_8794930601147120519_n.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a message shared on her official social media page this afternoon, Mayor Adanech described the achievement as a proud and historic milestone for the country. She extended her congratulations to the young athletes, coaches and all members of the sporting community who contributed to the remarkable success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903524098_29230918153230148_7757346286650092111_n-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903524098_29230918153230148_7757346286650092111_n-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903524098_29230918153230148_7757346286650092111_n-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903524098_29230918153230148_7757346286650092111_n-767x432.png 767w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903524098_29230918153230148_7757346286650092111_n-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903524098_29230918153230148_7757346286650092111_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mayor reaffirmed that efforts to restore Ethiopia\u2019s prominent position in international sports would continue with renewed commitment, particularly through expanding modern and accessible sports infrastructure, identifying young talents and nurturing their potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cToday\u2019s victories are the foundations of tomorrow\u2019s great Ethiopia,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-November 12, 2026 Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie congratulated Ethiopia\u2019s young athletes, coaches and the entire sporting community after the country secured first place in the athletics medal table at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, winning a total of eight medals, including five gold and three silver. 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