Ethiopia has formally submitted a bid to World Athletics to host the World Athletics Championships in either 2029 or 2031.
Government representatives and officials from the Ethiopian Athletics Federation (#EAF) attended the Observer Program in Tokyo, where they held discussions and exchanged experiences with delegations from other countries interested in hosting the event.
Meku Mohammed, State Minister for Sport Development at the Ministry of Culture and Sport, said the government is giving special attention and resources to the athletics sector. He noted that Ethiopia has worked to build its capacity by addressing existing challenges in sports facilities and constructing new stadiums. “The government is committed to restoring athletics to its former glory and vitality,” Meku stated.
Commander Athlete Sileshi Sihine, EAF President, underscored Ethiopia’s readiness, highlighting the country’s competitive edge in terms of facilities. “Ethiopia possesses superior sports facilities, training centers, hotels, air and ground transportation, and other essential infrastructure compared to other African nations,” he said.
Sileshi also emphasized the importance of drawing lessons from countries that have previously hosted the championships.
During the 20th World Athletics Championships, Ethiopian Athletics Federation officials toured Tokyo International Stadium and held experience-sharing sessions with relevant stakeholders
