📅 25 ጥቅምት 2019 ዓ.ም.
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Academy students during a training session
ESA/Tirunesh Dibaba Athletics Academy

Where Ethiopian talent
meets world-class preparation.

A performance-driven academy built to discover talent, develop disciplined athletes and prepare them for national and international competition.

0+Young Athletes
0National Medals
0Qualified Coaches
0+Years of Service
✓ Expert coaching ✓ Athlete development ✓ Performance focused
About the Center

The importance of establishing the center

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Despite the fact that modern sports have been in Ethiopia for less than a century, since 1956, our country has had impressive performances in international and Olympic sports, with a few heroic characters in the field of athletics.

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However, in recent years, especially at the Beijing Olympics, where only two athletes won gold medals, our country's achievements have been called into question by the government's focus on the sports sector, producing more and more substitute athletes in order to sustain athletics. Athlete Tirunesh Dibaba Athletics Training Center has been established by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

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In October 2012, the center selected 250 athletes from all regions and city administrations in accordance with the recruitment criteria in three areas of athletics (running, throwing and jumping), as well as providing modern and scientific training to women and men in football since 2005 E.C. In addition to providing social and economic benefits by producing effective and substitute athletes at the international level, it has made and continues to do its part to make our country's image known on the world stage.

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The center is working to contribute its share to the development of sports in our country by providing modern and scientific training to athletes in the fields of training.

Athlete sprint training
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Our approach

Train smarter. Build character. Perform.

We bring together structured training, athlete monitoring, experienced coaches and a supportive environment so every athlete can progress with confidence.

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Structured development

Clear progression from foundation skills to competitive performance.

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Coach-led preparation

Focused sessions designed around each athlete's needs and discipline.

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Competition mindset

Discipline, resilience and confidence for the moments that matter.

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Training Programs

Building excellence in every lane

From the track to the field, from the football pitch to the martial arts hall — a dedicated training program for every talent.

Lane 1 Athletics

Sprints

Training that builds speed, start technique, and muscular power for 100/200 and 400m runners.

Lane 1 Athletics

Sprints

Training that builds speed, start technique, and muscular power for 100/200 and 400m runners.

Lane 2 Athletics

Middle Distance

Endurance and tactical training focused on the 800m and 1500m.

Lane 2 Athletics

Middle Distance

Endurance and tactical training focused on the 800m and 1500m.

Lane 3 Athletics

Long Distance

Endurance training focused on the 5000m event.

Lane 3 Athletics

Long Distance

Endurance training focused on the 5000m event.

Infrastructure

An Environment Built for Excellence

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Modern Running Track

An internationally certified 8-lane synthetic running track.

Modern Running Track

An internationally certified 8-lane synthetic running track.

Football Pitches

Two full-size natural-grass football pitches.

News & Victories

Our Recent Wins

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New winter training camp begins

A winter training program covering more than 50 new young athletes has officially begun.

24 ሰኔ 2018 ዓ.ም.

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New winter training camp begins

A winter training program covering more than 50 new young athletes has officially begun.

24 ሰኔ 2018 ዓ.ም.

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Gold Medal

Center wins 5 gold medals at the national championship

Our young athletes delivered outstanding results at the 2026 national athletics championship.

8 ሰኔ 2018 ዓ.ም.

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For athletes & families

A place to train, grow and belong.

Explore our programs, meet the coaching team and see the environment behind the academy.

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Let's Turn Your Talent Into Excellence

Young athletes and sportspeople — join the center and start your heroic journey today.

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