It has been more than 15 years since Toronto hosted the most notable community event among Ethiopians in North America, The Ethiopians’ Sports Festival in North America.(ESFNA).
Ethiopians in Toronto are now giving it another try . Ethio Star, the team that represents Toronto every year has submitted its proposal to host the next ESFNA.
According to a press release sent to ethiofidel by the team, the proposal was submitted to the federation by Mr Amanuel Zewengel and Mr. Sisiay Woldemichael . “The proposal was received with positive feedback” says the team leaders .
It is now up to Executive Committee of The federation to give final decision.
Toronto’s Ethio Star are hopeful to beat other contending cities and bring the fun closer to their home town as they return to Toronto after ranking 6th in the 2015 ESFNA Tournament .Coach Tekeba Huresa’s team could manage to win one game and tied in one while they lost in one game .
The Ethio Star sport club said it was preparing its players to show “sportsmanship, discipline and success in the filed.” and the players did not disappoint . The club is grateful to its players, the committee and the public for the support.
