The Ethiopian Olympic Committee (EOC) has imposed an indefinite ban on legendary athlete Haile Gebrselassie following remarks he made about the locally distilled alcoholic beverage areqie and its use among some athletes. The decision, originally reached in late September 2025, also includes the formation of a committee to monitor potential consequences arising from the controversy. Repeated attempts by Addis Reporter to reach Haile for comment were unsuccessful. Haile’s comments appear in … [Read more...] about EOC Bans Haile Gebrselassie Over Areqie Comments Linked to Doping
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