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Ethiopia Assembles Stellar Squad for World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 2025

The Ethiopian Athletics Federation has unveiled a formidable lineup for the upcoming World Athletics Indoor Championships, set to take place from March 21 to 23, 2025, at the Nanjing Sports Training Centre’s Indoor Athletics Arena in Nanjing, China.  

Highlighted Athletes:

• Tsige Duguma: The reigning 800m indoor champion, Duguma clinched gold at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow. She further showcased her prowess by securing a silver medal in the 800m at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a personal best of 1:57.15.

• Freweyni Hailu: Hailu captured the 1500m title at the 2024 World Indoor Championships. Her consistent performances have solidified her status as one of Ethiopia’s premier middle-distance runners.

• Gudaf Tsegay: The reigning World 10,000m champion, Tsegay has been selected for the 1500m event in Nanjing. She recently recorded a world-leading time of 3:53.92 in Torun, marking the second-fastest indoor 1500m performance in history, trailing only her own world indoor record.

• Samuel Tefera: A two-time world indoor 1500m champion, Tefera aims to defend his title and further cement his legacy in middle-distance running.

• Berihu Aregawi: The Olympic 10,000m silver medallist is set to compete in the 3000m event, bringing his endurance and tactical acumen to the indoor track.

Wild Card Entries:

Due to their outstanding performances in the World Athletics Indoor Tour, both Tsige Duguma and Freweyni Hailu have secured wild card entries for the championships. These wild cards permit Ethiopia to field three athletes in specific disciplines, enhancing the team’s competitive depth.

Event Overview:

The World Athletics Indoor Championships serve as a global stage for athletes to compete at the highest level in indoor track and field events. Originally slated for 2020, the Nanjing championships faced postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic but are now set to proceed in March 2025.  

Ethiopia’s delegation reflects the nation’s rich tradition in middle and long-distance running. With a blend of defending champions and rising stars, the team is poised to make a significant impact at the championships.