Gebrselassie: Let’s encourage sports at all levels

Ethiopian and world marathon legend Mr Haile Gebrselassie has stressed the need to encourage people from all walks of life and at all ages to take to sports due to their direct and indirect benefits.

According to the legend, who for years reigned in world long distance and the marathon, says sports is not only economically beneficial but its positive effect on one’s health are enormous.

Gebrselassie made the call yesterday when he visited the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) as part of the road map to promote the Millennium Marathon.

While calling for massive support for the Millennium Marathon which could become a major tourist attraction for the country, he was more particular about adopting sports as a way of life, especially, among children, stressing the long-term benefits.

“The Millennium Marathon can be a major boost for tourism in the country due to the sheer numbers of international participants it would attract when given the ne