A great success for the Zayed Charity Race in Ethiopia with the participation of more than 4,000 male and female athletes

Addis Ababa, 3 May / WAM / The Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, concluded today the activities of the Zayed Charity Race, which was held for the first time in “Meskel Square” in the city center, for a distance of 5 km, with the participation of more than 4,000 male and female athletes in the categories of men, women and people of determination.

Thousands gathered on the roads near Meskel Square in the center of the capital, and inside the square designated for events, since six in the morning, and interacted with the accompanying programs and events that took place in the morning, and were organized by the Supreme Organizing Committee in cooperation with the local committee, with the participation of the Emirati Al-Ayyala band, with its traditional performances that received praise from the Ethiopian audiences.

The People of Determination competition in the men’s category resulted in Abebe Jimdenen winning first place, followed by Habtamu Wedi in second place, then Miki Divafa in third place, while the women’s category witnessed strong competition, during which Miza Jito excelled, winning first place, Tigist Dugasa came in second place, while Miza Elias won third place.

Aleshijn Bawicki topped the elite women’s category, achieving first place, Chito Gumi achieved second place, and Ruby Dida won third place, while Nepreet Kindai was able to win first place in the elite men’s category, Orjasa Nigasa came in second place, and Jezashu Musa won third place.

The organizing committee confirmed that the prizes offered to the winners, totaling 150,000 dirhams, added a competitive character to the event, in its sporting aspect, in addition to its humanitarian goal.

The winners were crowned by His Excellency Mohammed Salem Al Rashidi, UAE Ambassador to Ethiopia, Lieutenant General Mohamed Hilal Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the Zayed Charity Race, His Excellency Ahmed Sari Al Mazrouei, Secretary-General of the Emirates Red Crescent Authority, Mikio Mohammed Abadega, Minister of State for Sports Development in Ethiopia, the world-class Ethiopian runner Haile Gebreselassie, and the Ethiopian Olympic champion Mezirit Defar.

His Excellency Arif Hamad Al Awani, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, also attended as a participant as part of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s support for the event.

Lieutenant General Mohamed Hilal Al Kaabi confirmed that the Zayed Charity Race continues its humanitarian journey at a new station in Ethiopia, amid the great success of the events held this morning in the center of the capital, to consolidate its global position in providing humanitarian and medical assistance to patients and health facilities, a translation of the vision of the UAE, and its global position in supporting and sponsoring charitable and humanitarian projects around the world.

Lieutenant General Mohammed Hilal Al Kaabi extended his thanks and appreciation to the Ethiopian government, the Ministry of Sports, and all the competent authorities for the great cooperation and providing all the requirements that contributed to supporting the success of this edition. He also expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the Emirati Embassy in Ethiopia for its cooperation and its keenness to make arrangements and measures for the success of the race, which had a tangible and prominent impact on the remarkable success achieved by this edition of the Zayed Charity Race.

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