Call for Development of Athletics

Keren, 20 January 2026 – The Head of the Anseba Regional Athletics Federation, Mr. Tesfamichal Abraha, has called on concerned institutions to strengthen organizational capacity in order to advance athletics in the region.

The call was made during a meeting convened by the regional athletics federation on 18 January in Keren.

Addressing participants, Mr. Tesfamichal emphasized that the active involvement of parents and administrators is essential in identifying young people with interest and talent in athletics and supporting their development into professional athletes. He noted that athletics is among the sports with significant potential in Eritrea and stressed that every citizen bears a responsibility for its sustainability and progress.

During the meeting, a new executive committee was elected to serve a two-year term.

Participants expressed their readiness to cooperate with the newly elected committee and the regional federation to organize athletes into clubs and strengthen grassroots structures.

For their part, the Director General of Culture and Sports at Keren Municipality, Mr. Siraj Haj, and the Mayor of Keren, Mr. Rezene Araia, underscored that sustainable sports development cannot be achieved without active community participation. They called on community members to enhance their contribution to the development of athletics in the region.