Africa-Press – Ethiopia. Ethiopian athletes celebrated victories in both the men’s and women’s half marathon events at the 5th Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation (EAPCCO) Sports Competition.
The event, held to commemorate the 116th anniversary of the Ethiopian Police, brought together police athletes from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Djibouti.
The half marathon, starting and finishing at Summit Square, showcased a dominant performance by the Ethiopian team, which secured all three podium positions in both races.
In the men’s competition, Addisu Gobena claimed first place, with Simatchew Wolde taking second and Balew Yehune finishing third.
In the women’s event, Meselech Alemayehu won gold, followed by Gadisi Mulu in second place and Shuko Gamamo in third.
Assistant Commissioner Markos Genet, the Coordinator of the EAPCCO Sports Competition, highlighted that the event featured six sports: athletics, boxing, target shooting, darts, taekwondo, and handball.
He stressed that the competition’s goal is to promote unity and strengthen collaboration among police forces in the East African region.
Addisu Gobena and Meselech Alemayehu, the half marathon winners, credited their success to rigorous training. Addisu emphasized the high level of competition, stating that many competitive athletes participated in the race, and expressed his happiness at being a winner among them.
Kenyan police officer Ruguru also spoke positively about the event, stating, “Everything is very good. The competition between Ethiopia and Kenya was anticipated. It provided me with valuable experience for future preparation, and I am very pleased about it.”
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