Addis Ababa, August 16 (ENA)--The Ethiopian athletics team, which achieved a resounding victory in the Eighth World Athletics Championships held in Edmonton, Canada, was accorded a warm welcome when it arrived home on Thursday.

Hundreds of thousands of boisterous and flag-waving metropolitans flocked to the Maskal Square of Addis early in the morning amidst the chilly weather to welcome the triumphant athletes.

As the winning athletes arrived at the square in an open motorcade escorted by scores of other vehicles, they were met with rapturous applause and ululating from the sports fans.

The Ethiopian athletics team has amassed eight medals and a group trophy placing the country six in the medal table of the world's athletics championships of the season.

What gives additional glory to the 8th Edmonton international athletics championships is that Gezahegn Abera has added a world crown to his Olympics marathon title.

Ethiopians clear sweep in the Edmonton women's world 10,000 meters final is also a thrilling victory for the country.

Brass bands of the federal police and the ground force have played a variety of appealing rhythm that has given color to the ceremony.

Upon arrival at the Bole International Airport, the triumphant athletics squad was welcomed by Minister of Mines and Energy, Ezedin Ali and other government officials.

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