{"id":43951,"date":"2026-04-04T23:01:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T23:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/pm-abiy-inaugurates-international-standard-sports-park"},"modified":"2026-04-04T23:05:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T23:05:49","slug":"pm-abiy-inaugurates-international-standard-sports-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/pm-abiy-inaugurates-international-standard-sports-park","title":{"rendered":"PM Abiy Inaugurates International Standard Sports Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated Addis Sports Park, a world-class hub that meets international standards.<\/p>\n<p>Writing about the sports park inaugurated today, PM Abiy said the \u201cAddis Sports Park, a 5.7-hectare project stands as a testament to our promise of urban renewal and the restoration of our citizens&#8217; dignity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>By honoring 15 of our Olympic gold medalists with dedicated statues at the heart of this facility, he added that the government ensures that their legacy inspires the next generation of Ethiopian champions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether it is the Olympic-standard swimming pool, the professional football, basketball, and tennis courts, or the 800-meter running track, every part of this world-class hub is built to meet international standards,\u201d he elaborated.<\/p>\n<p>True development must be centred on the community, PM Abiy stressed, adding this project is about more than elite sports, it provides 105 new commercial shops to empower community members relocated during the development process with a grand plaza for 3,000 people to gather and connect.<\/p>\n<p>With two levels of basement parking for 300 vehicles and a seamless connection to the riverside green projects, we are proving that a clean, modern Ethiopia is happening right now, he further noted.<\/p>\n<p>The PM finally noted: \u201cWe don\u2019t just envision a better future, we build it!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the Office of the Prime Minster, the sports park is more than just a project. It is a powerful testament to the government\u2019s commitment to public wellness and urban progress; and it is the true face of the New Ethiopia.<\/p>\n<p>The hub designed for every citizen comprises 5.7 hectares of world-class sports and green recreational space and 15 honorary statues of the country\u2019s Olympic gold medalists to inspire the next generation.<\/p>\n<p>The sports park has also elite facilities with Olympic-standard pool, 800m track, and professional courts for football, basketball, tennis, playground for children and sand pitches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ethiopia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated Addis Sports Park, a world-class hub that meets international standards. 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