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Fourteen Ethiopian under-20 runners were denied U.S. visas under new Trump-era rules, halting their participation in the 2026 World Cross Country Championships.
Fourteen Ethiopian under-20 runners were denied U.S. visas days before the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, preventing Ethiopia from fielding full teams in the youth events and ending its streak of U20 team medals since 1982 and consistent podium finishes since 1991.
The Ethiopian Athletics Federation reported all 23 visa applications were rejected without explanation, despite official support from World Athletics and the Ethiopian government.
The decision is linked to new U.S. travel rules under the Trump administration, including expanded data collection and travel restrictions, which have also affected student visas and international athletes.
The U.S. cited national security concerns, but the lack of transparency has raised concerns about the event’s global participation and future viability.
A catorce corredores etíopes menores de 20 años se les negaron las visas estadounidenses bajo las nuevas reglas de la era Trump, deteniendo su participación en los Campeonatos Mundiales de Cross Country de 2026.