adminAllen Khumalo, Sports Reporter
MORE than 300 athletes are set to compete in the 2017 Southern Region Senior Athletics Championships to be held at the National Sports Stadium today and tomorrow.
National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (Naaz) president Tendai Tagara said all is set for the competition.
“We were told about this tournament two years back so we have tried to save as much as we can as an association and that enabled us to have a foundation to kick start the event. We have also asked the Government to chip in with food and accommodation. Financially the economy is not doing well but we are happy with the support that we have received so far from the Government,” said Tagara.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe will be represented by a 50-member team comprising 20 ladies and 30 men.
National team head coach Lismati Phakamile said the team is ready for the challenge.
“We have selected the best team and I know they will do the country proud,” he said.
Some of the countries that were in by yesterday include Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia.
Team Zimbabwe
Mitchell Zuze, Gabri Mgbema, Leona Musikavanhu, Sukoluhle Mlalazi, Vimbai Maisoreva, Nomatter Kapfudzaruwa, Faith Dube, Maryjoy Mudyiravanji, Arage Mutambo, Nevia Magadzo, Ngoni Makusha, Tinotenda Matiyenga, Itai Vambe, Dickson Kapandura, Nigel Tom, Samuel Mushongera, Connia Mudzingwa, Nyasha Mutsetse, Kelvin Chiku, Levison Mafuwa, Trust Hove, Bertha Chikanga, Blessing Waison, Denis Gono, Trust Chidomaya, Jacob Mugoveri, Canisius Kanavhera, Selby Mukucha, Tsungirai Mashoko, Matthew Mwamanyanga, Claid Masibhera, Tonderayi Mupandi, Chengetai Maraya, Bhekisisa Tshuma, John Nyakanda, Rufaro Chikwaira, Liza Mayo, Tadiwa Kanyenda, Olivia Shavi, Grace Ndlovu, Isaoah Mupfayi, Leon Fusire, James Mulenje
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