ADDIS ABABA - The forthcoming "Made in Ethiopia" 10 km street race has been meticulously planned to boost the developing domestic sports apparel manufacturing sector and highlight its expanding production capacities.

The "Made in Ethiopia Run 2025" event, organized by the Ministry of Industry, is a 10-kilometer race designed to promote locally produced items, specifically emphasizing sports apparel and various industrial commodities.

The Ministry of Industry announced yesterday that the "Made in Ethiopia" campaign will include a significant element: a 10-kilometer running race as part of the broader "Let Ethiopia Produce" drive. The aim is to tackle issues facing the manufacturing industry and promote its growth.

At a recent media briefing, the Chief Spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry, Abeba Tamene, disclosed that this 10-kilometer road race, currently in its third edition, anticipates attracting more than 10,000 runners. These will comprise competitors from different sports clubs along with individuals from the wider community.

She highlighted how this race sets itself apart from other sporting competitions. Unlike many others that concentrate on substantial cash prizes and the involvement of globally famous athletes, her event aims primarily to showcase Ethiopia’s ability to manufacture top-tier sportswewear. Scheduled for April 27, 2017, at Meskel Square, the 10 km run will include participants hailing from various regions, cities, as well as an array of different sports clubs.

Abeba states that this program is particularly designed to address the challenges encountered by local producers and to encourage products made in Ethiopia industrially. Additionally, it seeks to strengthen relationships among manufacturers with a focus on endorsing sports gear manufactured domestically.

Asfaw Dangne, the Competition and Participation Director at the Ethiopian Athletics Federation, stated that 565 athletes hailing from 34 clubs, encompassing participants of all genders, will take part in the event.

He added that the event will offer a significant stage for athletes who might otherwise lack the chance to participate in international competitions.

The organizers have declared substantial rewards for the leading competitors: 300,000 Birr for first place, 200,000 Birr for second place, and 100,000 Birr for third place.

BY NAOL GIRMA

THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025

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