Does the Letter “E” in ESFNA Stand for Ethiopia?
personal opinion The late Yidnekachew Tessema, the undisputed father of modern sport in Ethiopia, was a man who effectively used sports to create closeness, peace, and understanding between people. Mr. Yidnekachew hailed from a highly political and uniquely poetic family, but during his lifelong service to our nation and to the African continent at large; Yednekachew clearly identified the fine line between sports and politics. He knew and understood where sport and politics differ and where they relate to each other. Ato Yedenekachew always advocated for the non-interference of politics in sports, but when the human dignity is mortified and when the freedom of people is bulldozed, Yednekachew always stood for higher moral values. He did not stand between the lines; he jumped the line and stood on the side of people. He did not allow “by-laws” that are subject to different interpretations to stop him from doing what is right. We Ethiopians and the whole world love Yednekachew because h
