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Takudzwa Chitsiga
Zimpapers Sports Hub
SENSEI Shepherd Ziwira says the Minister of State for Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Owen Ncube, has done a lot for karate in the province.
Min Ncube received his honorary black belt at the weekend.
Sensei Ziwira, who doubles as the JKS Shotokan Federation of Zimbabwe technical director and Midlands Chief referee, is organising the annual Kwekwe Invitational Karate Championships on Saturday at Queens Sports Club.
“I am happy that we have managed to honour one of our main supporters,Minister Ncube with a black belt ahead of the 16th edition of the Kwekwe Invitational Karate Championships.
“We acknowledge the good work he is doing in uplifting the youths in the Midlands through sporting activities and his stance against the scourge of drug and substance abuse among the youths. “It’s all systems go now as we continue to put the final touches of the preparations and are committed to making this event a successful one through adherence to the highest standards of preparations to create an ideal atmosphere for all participating teams and individuals.
“All necessary things like T-shirts, medals, trophies and certificates for the winners are already in place.”
The tournament, which attracts top karatekas from across Zimbabwe, will feature a full card across various age-groups, senior men, junior boys, and junior girls.
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