Visiting karate master praises Zim karatekas

at today’s awards ceremony. Shihan Stenis said they will reward outstanding performers.
“There is need to recognise the achievers and this will encourage other karatekas as we are aware that Zimbabwe has talent.
“In Sensei Samson Muripo we have talent and we know that there is more potential. “Zimbabwean athletes have heart and all you have to do is to believe in yourself to make it to the top.
“Top countries like Japan recognise you and they train a lot and you should emulate that,” said .The mentor also called on the corporate world to support karate.
“Finance is always a major problem in most sports and we are hopeful that the corporate world will come on board.
“We have potential of hosting even the world tournaments.
“It is expensive to host the tournaments but with good sponsorship we will manage,” Stenis said.