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Mehluli Sibanda, Senior Sports Reporter
ZIMBABWE Rugby Union board member, Abigail Mnikwa was recently appointed to the Rugby Africa women rugby advisory committee’s subcommittee for leadership, training and conferences.
Mnikwa was informed in writing by Paulina Lanco, the women’s rugby advisory committee chairperson of her appointment at the end of January.
Lanco said Mnikwa’s appointment was as a result of the passion she has shown for the game over the years.
“Following the agreement of the women’s rugby advisory committee, the chairperson of the subcommittee, leadership, training and conferences, Regina Hellen Lunyolo is pleased and honoured to inform you of your official appointment as a member of the same subcommittee.
“Your involvement in rugby and the passion you show for your sector and the function you occupy in the great and diverse field of rugby are now rewarded and you fully deserve this new distinction,” wrote Lanco.
Mnikwa who is also Zimbabwe women’s rugby chairperson, chairs the ZRU Covid-19 relief committee and is a World Rugby medical trainer said she is humbled by her latest appointment.
The ZRU has congratulated Mnikwa on her appointment which the union said is a reward for her tireless work in the uplifting the women’s game and her involvement on the medical front.
“We wish you all the best in your new position at Rugby Africa and the appointment is a vindication of the tremendous work you have done and continue to do for Women’s rugby in the country and the rugby medical fraternity,’’ said ZRU.
In November last year, ZRU president Aaron Jani was appointed as an executive committee member of the Rugby Africa’s women advisory committee, whose role is to shape the future of the women’s game on the African continent. – @Mdawini_29
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