by Alfonz Juck
Haile Gebrselassie, photo by PhotoRun.netGebrselassie resigned
ADDIS ABABA (ETH): Ethiopian journalist Elshadai Negash has reported that Haile Gebrselassie has stepped down as President of the Ethiopian Athletics Federation after two years in function. “Happening now: @hailegebr announces shock resignation from #Ethiopia Athletics Federation presidency. First #EAF president to quit midterm in seventeen years,” he said on Twitter. “Resignation comes after protests by athletes in #Sululta complaining of lack of facilities and services by the federation. @HaileGebr says differences are not longer reconcilable,” writes Negash. The federation vice-president, 1992 Olympic champion Derartu Tulu will assume the presidential duties until new elections are held.
Happening now: @hailegebr announces shock resignation from #Ethiopia Athletics Federation presidency. First #EAF president to quit midterm in seventeen years. #haileresigns
— Elshadai Negash (@ElshSuperStar) November 12, 2018
Resignation comes after protests by athletes in #Sululta complaining of lack of facilities and services by the federation. @HaileGebr says differences are not longer reconcilable. #haileresigns
— Elshadai Negash (@ElshSuperStar) November 12, 2018
After resignation, @HaileGebr tells media “my biggest regret is not reinforcing rule of law [at EAF]”. #haileresigns. He also handed out signed letter of resignation. pic.twitter.com/YLSnaPhkl1
— Elshadai Negash (@ElshSuperStar) November 12, 2018
