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Lovemore Dube, [email protected]
NYASHA Charandura, a former National University of Science and Technology sprinter and student, believes education is key for any country to succeed in sport.
He said this in an interview with Zimpapers Sports Hub from Bangkok in Thailand where he attended a high-level symposium run by the European International University.
Charandura is based in Tanzania, where he has excelled in the field of sports science and has worked for top clubs in that country and the Tanzanian Football Federation.
He recently graduated with a PHD in Sports Management.
A firm believer in sports science and technology and among a few competent individuals in the sub-continent very conversant with football tracking systems, Charandura says it is time Zimbabwe sport embraced technology.
“I am a firm believer in science and technology in sport; it has space and ability to change the world. As Zimbabwe, we should not be seen to be lagging; we have been exposed through courses and practice, so we should do well in that aspect of sport.
“The Thailand class was an eye-opener. I learnt a lot from 31 other guys drawn from over 20 countries who are keen on being game changers. The focus was not on mastering concepts or theories but to proffer practical solutions in our diverse fields. We had agronomists, engineers and others drawn from several other fields coming into class to learn and share how education can be handy even in sport,” said Charandura.
Charandura, who has been running workshops in data and performance analytics in Tanzania and Zimbabwe, disclosed that his next classes will have European International University certification.
“We will now have a number of global institutes partnering with us including the European International University. If you want to go fast, go alone; when you decide to go far, join a tribe,” said Charandura.
He said he is committed to teaching Zimbabweans about electronic performance and tracking systems so that the country does not lag behind.
A master’s degree holder in sports science, Charandura has a keen interest in sports entrepreneurship and is also keen on biokinetics, sports injury management, the A1 Advantage in Sports and electronic performance tracking.
