East African athletics nation Ethiopia will bank on a 36-strong team in the Rio Olympics Games. The country has opted for a blend of enthusiasm and experience, with 2008 Beijing Olympics double gold medalist Tirunesh Dibaba among the star inclusions. CCTV’S Girum Chala now reports from the team’s training camp in Addis Ababa
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