5th All Ethiopia Games opens in Hawassa town

Addis Ababa, March 14, 2016 (FBC) – The 5th All Ethiopia Games opened in Hawassa town, SNNP Regional State, yesterday.
Ethiopia is well positioned to produce substitutes as bottlenecks in the country’s sport development are being addressed, Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen, said at the opening of the 15-day event.

The event should be carried out in the sense of unity, he said.

Redwan Hussien, Minister of Youth and Sport, said the event would have a significant contribution to strengthen the all-round relations of nations, nationalities and people’s of Ethiopia.

Moreover, it will help to produce substitutes as well as to demonstrate Ethiopia’s potential to host big Continental championships, he said.

The 5th All Ethiopia Games attracted 6,300 participants.