Youth games end

The Games will move into the second cycle next year with Bulawayo Metropolitan Province becoming    the next host province and during   the closing ceremony Vice President John Nkomo handed over the torch to Governor and Resident Minister of Bulawayo province Cain Mathema who then passed it to the athletes.
Local Organising Committee chief executive officer, Stan Kasukuwere, hailed all the stakeholders who played a part in making the Games a success.
“I would like to thank all of you for the support that you have rendered to us as the Organising Committee of the Games.
“The task of organising the Games was not an easy one as it also involved ensuring that the sporting facilities were put in place and in some instances renovated to ensure that they meet the minimum requirements.
“This was against a background of inadequate resources that were at the disposal of the Organising Committee but through our initiatives we were able to get some sponsors who assisted us to get the facilities in place for the Games.
“We shall be forever indebted to them for their support since the legacy for the Games will forever live on.
“Green Medical Aid Society chipped in for the medical coverage and ambulances, Mbada Diamonds, ZINARA and Ashanti Gold Fields are also some of the sponsors who played a pivotal role in the staging of these Games,” said Kasukuwere.
Overall Medal Standings:
Province   Gold    Silver    Bronze
Harare                   11       10       10
Bulawayo   10       13    15
Mash Central    9         6         6
Masvingo      9    6    3
Mash West      7   9        11
Midlands   7    6        13
Mash East               6   6 7
Mat South               5    5   12
Manicaland 3        4 4
Mat North                1   3   3