Tug of war to return at ZITF

Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter
THE Ingwebu ZITF Tug of War National Championships are set for a return at this year’s trade showcase, with sponsors Ingwebu Breweries affirming their commitment to the competition.

This comes as a relief to players and the game’s fans, who last saw action in 2019.
Ingwebu sales distribution and marketing manager Ray Makwaiba said they were excited to have the competition back after a two-year hiatus.

“As Ingwebu we are excited to come back to sponsor this competition. We know the situation that has happened with the Covid-19 situation, but things are going back to normal and we thought we should have the competition back. We are happy to come back and sponsor this competition.

“We need people to go out there and enjoy themselves. This is a sport that is big, but not magnified. This is an opportunity to magnify this sport in the country and make it one of the big sporting events,” said Makwaiba.
ZITF deputy chief executive officer Stella Nkomo also expressed delight at the return of the competition.

“Trade Fair was not the same without the sport and we would like to thank the sponsor. We wouldn’t be here without them. It’s up to us to be the ambassadors of the sport to inspire others to join the sport and make it big,” said Nkomo.

She described the competition as one of ZITF’s signature event.

The draw for the tug of war finals was conducted on Friday.

Women
Group A: Mimosa, ZPC Munyati, Glow Petroleum A, Correctinal Services A
Group B: Mambo Stars, Ingwebu A, Correctional lions B
Group C: Bulawayo Metro, Ingwebu B, Airforce
Group D: City of Mutare, Zesa Bulawayo, Glow Petroleum B

Men
Group A: Mutare Board, Mimosa A, Zesa Bulawayo, Airforce
Group B: Excite, Correctional lions, Khami A, BCC B
Group C: City of Mutare, Zesa Bulawayo B, ZPC Bulawayo A, Bulawayo Metro
Group D: ZPC Munyati, Mimosa B, Bulawayo City Council A, Khami B. – @innocentskizoe.