Judo for Ethiopians, Judo is my home
Eritrean refugees displaying their judo skills during the handover ceremony (Photo: International Judo Federation) Ethiopia is a relative newcomer to...
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An Ethiopian in International Taekwondo
Elias Kumel (photo: The Reporter) It was back in 1966 that the International Taekwon-Do Federation was first founded by Choi...
Video: Fighter Afrem Gebremichael becomes first ever Ethiopian to win a sanctioned MMA championship title belt in Huron, South Dakota
By Zecharias Zelalem It’s a bloodsport even the most hardened Ethiopian sports enthusiasts tend to express contempt for. Likening it...
Yared Negusse, first Ethiopian to reach semi-final of World Ju-Jitsu Championships
Yared Negusse (photo: Dr. Tsegaye Degineh) Yared Negusse Dechassa became the first Ethiopian to reach the semi-final stage in the 56...
ETA Hosts First Open Taekwondo Tournament
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ( The Reporter) - Ethiopian Taekwondo Association (ETA) is hosting the first open taekwondo tournament in both...
Afrem Gebreanenia needs your help to compete in 2015 IKF World Classic
Ethiopian-born Afrem Gebreanenia is preparing for the 2015 International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) World Classic! This tournament is a staple in...
Ethiopia Tops Medal Tally in Taekwondo at the 2nd African Youth Games
Ethiopia has topped others in the overall medal tally in the Taekwondo competition at the 2nd African Youth Games. A total...
Dr. Tsegaye Degineh receives award from German Ju-Jutsu Federation
PRESS RELEASE On Saturday 10th May 2014, the president of the German Ju-Jutsu Federation awarded, Dr. Tsegaye Degineh with the highest...
Taekwondo is a way of life, Addisu Hurgessa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - It is been a while since Taekwondo, the South Korean marshal art, became a phenomenon in...