Members of the Ethiopian athletics team have been given a hero’s welcome upon their return to Addis Ababa after their world beating an performance at the international athletics championship.
More than 1700 athletes from 179 countries competed in this year’s championships held in the US, Oregon.
The Ethiopian athletes collected ten medals including four golds , the second most of any country in the competition.
After nearly sixteen hours of flight, the athletes arrived at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on Wednesday evening.
They were warmly welcomed by high-level government officials led by state minister of foreign affairs Ambassador Birtukan Ayano.
The athletes celebrated their outstanding victory with residents of Addis Ababa on Thursday by touring the streets of the capital.
A national award and recognition ceremony is also expected to take place at the National Palace later on Thursday.
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