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Takudzwa Chitsiga-Sports Reporter
CORNELIUS Hope Academy will host the finals of the Crystal Candy National Schools Chess League Finals, with more than 20 schools expected to participate this morning.
The Goodhope-based college will host the tournament organised in partnership with Crystal Candy Zimbabwe and has seen an overwhelming response from schools across the country.
The Crystal Candy National Schools Chess League has witnessed an impressive participation of over 150 primary and secondary schools from all 10 provinces of Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe Chess Federation acting president Muchakanakirwa Mkanganwi said they are happy with the progress made so far as the tournament helps in promoting the sport from a young age.
“The event promises to be a thrilling showcase of wit and genius as the best young chess players from schools across the nation compete for the ultimate glory of their schools and provinces.
“We are looking forward to an intense and exciting competitions which our sport needs to grow. We are grateful to Crystal Candy Zimbabwe for their invaluable support and commitment in making this league a resounding success as well as their determination to grow our chess in
Zimbabwe. Their commitment to nurturing young chess talent is commendable and aligns with ZCF’s vision of promoting chess as a sport and educational tool,” said Mkanganwi.
This prestigious event, consist of two phases, namely the provincial competitions held between May and June and the national event whose finals are today.
The provincial competitions were a platform for schools to showcase their chess prowess and representatives emerged in the primary boys and Girls, as well as secondary boys, and girls categories.
Finalists
Mashonaland West Province
Secondary Boys: Liebernburg High School, Assis High
Secondary Girls: Liebernburg High School, Waddilove High
Primary Boys: Runyararo, Goodhope Primary
Primary Girls: Runyararo, Makumimavi
Midlands Province
Secondary Boys: Cheziya High, Mbizo High
Secondary Girls: Cheziya High, Maryward School
Primary Boys: Errymaple Junior, CZM Primary School
Primary Girls: Errymaple Junior, Gwehava Primary School
Bulawayo Province
Secondary Boys: David Livingstone, Higher Learning Centre
Secondary Girls: David Livingstone, Higher Learning Centre
Primary Boys: JW Mthikhulu, Mazwi Primary
Primary Girls: JW Mthikhulu, Mazwi Primary
Mashonaland West Province
Secondary Boys: Nemakonde High, Sabina Mugabe High
Secondary Girls: Nemakonde High, Sabina Mugabe High
Primary Boys: Ngezi Primary, ZRP Primary
Primary Girls: Ngezi Primary, ZRP Primary
Mashonaland Central Province
Secondary Boys: Centre Zim Africa, St Francis and St Claire
Secondary Girls: Howard High, St Francis &St Claire
Primary Boys: Mupfurudzi Primary, Umvukwes Primary
Primary Girls: Mupfurudzi Primary, Tsungubvi Primary
Matebeleland North Province
Secondary Boys: Grace Mission, Matetsi High
Secondary Girls: Grace Mission, Matetsi High
Primary Boys: Happy Hearts, Baobab Primary
Primary Girls: Mother Touch Vic Falls, Happy Hearts
Matebeleland South Province
Secondary Boys: Gwanda High, Zezani High
Secondary Girls: Thekwane High, Gwanda High
Primary Boys: Allan Redfern, Thekwane High Primary
Primary Girls: Allan Redfern, Thekwane High Primary
Masvingo Province
Secondary Boys: Ndarama High, Masvingo Day
Secondary Girls: Ndarama High, Masvingo Day
Primary Boys: Murray McDougal, Chikato Primary
Primary Girls: Murray McDougal, Chikato Primary
Manicaland Province
Secondary Boys: St Faith, St Matthias Tsonzo
Secondary Girls: St Matthias Tsonzo, St David Bonda
Primary Boys: Matione Primary, St Noah Pry
Primary Girls: Matione Primary, St Noah Pry
Harare Province
Secondary Boys: Allan Wilson, Seke High 1
Secondary Girls: Girls High, Zengeza High 1
Primary Boys: Alfred Beit, Budiriro 3
Primary Girls: Haig Park Primary, Budiriro
ATS
Secondary Boys: St Georges
Host School
Secondary Boys: Cornelius Hope Academy
Secondary Girls: Cornelius Hope Academy
Primary Boys: Cornelius Hope Academy
Primary Girls: Cornelius Hope Academy
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