Ethiopian Athletics Federation Gets Shocking Results in Age Verification Ahead of African U18 & U20 Championships

In a bold move to uphold integrity and fair play, the Ethiopian Athletics Federation has conducted a comprehensive age verification process—including MRI scans—for athletes expected to compete at the upcoming African U18 & U20 Championships in Nigeria this July.

Out of 76 athletes screened, only 22 were officially cleared to participate:

• 6 Male Athletes

• 16 Female Athletes

Detailed Breakdown:

• U18 Men: No athlete deemed eligible

• U18 Women: 2 athletes cleared

• U20 Men: 4 athletes cleared

• U20 Women: 14 athletes cleared

  • (This includes 9 moved up from U18 and 5 originally in U20)

The screening underscores Ethiopia's commitment to age compliance and ethical standards in youth athletics. The move also sends a strong message to other nations ahead of the continental championships, where age-related eligibility has often been a source of controversy.