05/04/2026
๐ช๐นโจ ๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฆ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฃ๐๐โ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฅ๐ง๐ฆ ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ ๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฅ
๐ช๐น The 23rd Ethiopian Cultural Sports Competition and 19th Cultural Sports Festival, held in the historic city of Harar, have been successfully concluded in a vibrant and dignified closing ceremony.
๐ Harari Region, Harar City
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March 27, 2018 E.C
๐ธOver several days, Ethiopia once again demonstrated the power of culture as a unifying force bringing together regions and city administrations to celebrate their rich heritage, traditional sports, and shared identity.
๐ช๐น With participation from over 1,500 athletes competing across 11 cultural sports disciplines, the festival stood as a true reflection of Ethiopiaโs diversity and enduring traditions.
๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ
๐ธOromia Region emerged as the overall winner, dominating the competition with 61 points
๐ช๐น In the 19th Cultural Sports Festival, South Ethiopia claimed the championship, followed by Oromia and Central Ethiopia in second and third place respectively
๐๏ธ Speaking at the closing ceremony, Hiwot Mohammed, President of the Ethiopian Cultural Sports Federation and Deputy President of ATSGC, emphasized the festivalโs critical role in:
โ๏ธ Strengthening unity and brotherhood among regions
โ๏ธ Preserving and transferring cultural sports to future generations
๐ธ She reaffirmed Ethiopiaโs commitment to elevating its rich sporting heritage onto the global stage.
๐ธ The host, Murad Abdi, expressed pride in Hararโs role as a cultural meeting point, commending all participants for showcasing discipline, excellence, and cultural pride.
๐ ATSGC extends its sincere appreciation to all athletes, organizers, and stakeholders whose contributions ensured the success of this landmark event.
This festival continues to stand as a powerful platform for:
๐ Promoting indigenous African sports
๐ค Strengthening unity across communities
๐บ Preserving cultural identity through sport
๐ข As the curtain falls on Harar 2018 E.C, we look ahead with excitementโSidama Region has been officially announced as the host of the 24th Ethiopian Cultural Sports Competition and 20th Cultural Sports Festival.
Africaโs heritage lives on through sport, through culture, and through unity. ๐ช๐นโจ
