First batch of team Ethiopia arrives in Doha

The first batch of the Ethiopian athletics team that will compete in the 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships arrived in Doha, Qatar.

Upon arrival, they were received by first vice President of Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF), Derartu Tulu, office head of EAF, Bililign Mekoya and Ambassador of Ethiopia to Qatar, Samia Zekaria.

Team Ethiopia will participate in middle-distance, long-distance, and cross country events at the championships.

The 17th edition of the World Athletics Championship will be held from 27 September–6 October 2019 in Doha, Qatar.