There was no medal for Zimbabwe on the World Athletics Championships however NAAZ president Tendai Tagara feels they’re on the precise path of their quest for fulfillment.
The worldwide meet led to Tokyo on Sunday with Zimbabwe fielding their largest staff in three a long time. Eight athletes competed in marathon, observe and subject occasions. United States-based sprinters–Tapiwanashe Makarawu and Makanakaishe Charamba – took half within the 200m, Vimbayi Maisvorewa within the 400m, Ashley Miller within the 400m hurdles and Chengetayi Mapaya within the triple soar.
Lucky Chidzivo, Isaac Mpofu and Tendai Zimuto took half within the marathon.
Makarawu completed seventh within the males’s 200m ultimate, Charamba reached the semi-final and Mpofu completed tenth within the marathon.
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“The staff was composed of eight athletes, the largest contingent to the World Championships in 30 years,” Tagara stated.
“Within the final 10 years we centered on juniors qualifying for the World Junior Championships.
“Qualifying there provides them an opportunity to be recognised by individuals who can supply scholarships abroad. We made a number of effort to ensure a lot of them get scholarships from these programmes.”
He singled out Bindura College of Science Training for its position in creating expertise.
“Bindura College supplied scholarships to athletes and when alternatives to go abroad arose, they launched them. We wish to thank the Vice Chancellor for supporting these athletes. That’s the spirit we’re on the lookout for as a federation,” he stated.
Makarawu, a product of the Nationwide Sports activities Academy and Bindura College, is an instance.
Rising sprinter David Nyamufarira, now at New Mexico Junior Faculty, is following an analogous path.
Tagara praised the technical staff which dealt with the preparations for the World Championships. It included Darryl Anderson (Makarawu) and Ken Harnden (Charamba) whereas Benson Chauke managed the marathon runners.
Former sprinter Lewis Banda labored as physiotherapist whereas Brian Dzingai continues to assist coordinate the US-based athletes.
Tagara stated Gabriel Mvumvure is about to affix the teaching staff. “Our focus now’s to have a staff in Botswana on the World Relays subsequent yr,” he stated.
“We’re pushing two alternate options. One is the USA-based athletes the place the coach, administration and athletes are in America.
“We wish a 4×100 m relay staff in America that can run qualifying occasions for Botswana.
“We’ve put mechanisms in place and are proud of the connection with Brian Dzingai, who’s managing the method.
“We’re additionally comfortable that Gabriel Mvumvure is approaching board and Lewis Banda would be the physio for the relay staff.
“We wish them to stay because the administration as much as the 2028 Olympics. As a federation we worth individuals who matter most by way of the athletes’ welfare and efficiency.”