A sports training and research institute built by the Oromia regional government at a cost of over 1.5 billion Birr was inaugurated today.

A sports training and research institute built by the Oromia regional government at a cost of over 1.5 billion Birr was inaugurated today.

The institute named after the renowned Ethiopian athlete Derartu Tulu aims to bolster sports training and research.

On the occasion, Oromia Regional State Chief Administrator Shimelis Abdisa said that the regional government is diligently developing sports alongside other sectors.