adminHis team left Bulawayo at midday yesterday by road.
“I think most of my colleagues have worked hard ahead of this competition. I am sure they will do well and impress ahead of other competitions still to come.
“Personally I do not fancy my chances because towards the end of last year I was quite glued to my O-Level examinations,” said Lang.
Penguins and another Bulawayo club, Crusaders, will be the only teams from the City of Kings taking part in the three-day event.
Provincial swimming board boss Eddie Cyprianos said he was confident that swimmers from the two clubs would do well.
He said over the years Crusaders had emerged strong in the girls category while Penguins appeared to be getting it right with the boys.
“We are sending worthy representation. There are still a number of swimming events lined up on the calendar. It is important that the swimmers go there and impress so that they could be selected for the provincial team that will compete in the national finals still to come.
“Besides there are some competitions in South Africa that they could participate in as well,” said Cyprianos.
He said the number of swimmers going to Harare was less than what they expected as school fees had also impacted negatively on the gala.
“Coming from the festive season and going to face the opening of schools, the January disease also became a factor,” said the provincial boss of one of the strongest swimming regions in the country.
He replaced Lorna Riley who was elevated to the national association last year.
Penguins team
Frank Lang, Andy Cyprianos, Takudzwa Nyamutsamba, Phiwo Moyo, Denilson Cyprianos, Farhaan May, Donovan Lang, Quintin Tayali, Jessica Hammond, Haakudzve Mandeya, Gugu Msongelwa, Dudu Mswabuki, Thando Netsha.
Coaches: Miranda Gibbons, Alice Mayger.
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