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Innocent Kurira, [email protected]
THE Liquor Hub 10km road race will be the last event on the Bulawayo Athletics Board calendar for 2024.
It has been set for the second week of December and is expected to pull a strong field of some of the country’s best long and distance runners.
Bulawayo athletics boss, Watson Madanyika confirmed that preparations for the event were progressing well.
“We’ve begun engaging with our sponsors and look forward to another successful Liquor Hub 10km Fun Run.
“We’ll confirm the dates soon. This traditional event closes our year, and we’re happy to have it again.”
Proceeds from the race benefit the elderly in Bulawayo, courtesy of Liquor Hub Wholesale proprietor and Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Raj Modi.
Modi has previously supported charitable causes, including purchasing air tickets for two children to undergo heart surgery in India and covering their treatment expenses.
Meanwhile, preparations for the Cimas iGO Half-Marathon on November 24 at Bulawayo Athletic Club are at an advanced stage.
The event promotes health, wellness and mental health awareness, addressing a critical issue in Zimbabwe.
Madanyika expressed his excitement ahead of the event, expecting top athletes to participate.
“We appreciate our sponsors’ support for athletics. Registration for the 5km, 10km and 21km races is US$15.”
Last year’s inaugural 21km race was won by Thabo Mapfumo and Abigail Musarurwa.
Mapfumo completed the men’s race in 1 hour 16 minutes 33 seconds, while Musarurwa won the women’s race in 1 hour 47 minutes.
Albanas Tshuma took the men’s 10km title in 38 minutes 15 seconds and Tulange Mudenda won the women’s 10km in 48 minutes 10 seconds.
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