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Mehluli Sibanda, Senior Sports Reporter
THERE was a winner this time around in the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Ingwebu Tug of War National Championships men’s category with Zesa Bulawayo overcoming Exide 2-1 in the final at the ZITF Main Arena yesterday.
Last year, the men’s section was not completed due to disagreements at the semi-final stage but there was none of that this year.
It was a close encounter with Exide taking the first pull only for Zesa Bulawayo to fight back to win. To make it to the final, Zesa Bulawayo overpowered Delta Beverages Bulawayo 2-0 in the semi-finals while Exide saw off FBC 2-1 in the other last four clash. FBC settled for third spot after a 2-1 victory over Delta Beverages.
For their sweat, Zesa Bulawayo took home $1 500, 12 gold medals and 10 T-shirts, Exide pocketed $1 000 accompanied by 12 silver medals and a 10 T-shirts. FBC got a reward of $700, 12 bronze medals while $200 went the way of Delta Beverages.
In what was a remarkable day for Zesa teams, their women’s side claimed the women’s title with a 2-1 triumph over last year’s winners, Bulawayo City Council. Ingwebu took third spot with a 2-0 success over Zesa Harare.
Zesa Bulawayo women were rewarded with $800 which came with 12 gold medals and 10 T-shirts, BCC took away $600, 12 silver medals and 10 T-shirts. Ingwebu pocketed $400 with $200 given to Zesa Harare.
Ingwebu Beverages, sales, marketing and corporate affairs manager, Nkosana Prince Ndlovu handed out prizes to the victorious teams.
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