SRC offers underprivileged athletes hope

This was said by Charles Nhemachena, the SRC director-general.

He said the SRC would on Friday hold the second edition of the Chairman’s Golf Day.

The golf day, to be held at Wingate Golf Club, will be a four-ball alliance.

Nhemachena said the event was part of their efforts of reaching out to the community. Proceeds from the event will be split 50-50 with charity.

“We need to be visible and the Chairman’s Golf Day is one such activity. We are going to meet with captains of industry and other stakeholders. As the SRC we have a number of activities meant to prop up our image and make us more visible to our communities.

“The golf event, now in its second year, is aimed at helping the SRC fundraise for charities around the country and also for our own initiatives such as scholarships for underprivileged athletes,” said Nhemachena.

Leading Bulawayo lawyer Joseph James is the SRC chairman.

Last year the event, according to Nhemachena, was a huge success.

A total of $22 000 was raised.

“We are looking at a bigger and better event. We would be happy if we could make much more for the charities and for scholarships,” said the SRC boss.

Mudavanhu Zimcare School (Midlands), Thuthuka Street Children (Bulawayo Province), Kidzcan Cancer Organisation (Harare) and Multiple Sclerosis Society of Zimbabwe (Harare) each received $2 397.

The balance of $ 12 672.33 was channelled to the Sports Development Fund which was created to assist highly talented but less fortunate athletes to realise their dreams.

Nhemachena also said Zimbabwe was yet to hear from Zambia about the December Zone Six Youth Championships.

“They are yet to have the chef de mission meeting. It is where tours to venues for accommodation and sport are inspected. Time is running out. It would appear they are having challenges like us,” said Nhemachena.

Zimbabwe might be forced to send just 20 athletes due to funding constraints.