Online Reporter
THE curtain has come down on the 2025 Africa Genesis Archery (AGA) Federation World Tournament in Walvis Bay, Namibia, after four intense days of high-stakes competition.
Zimbabwe’s participation was marked by mixed results, with encouraging signs of growth and potential across both team and individual performances.
The Zimbabwe national team, which entered the tournament with high hopes, was unable to secure a team medal this year.
While their collective performance showed improved consistency in the middle order compared to 2024, they ultimately fell short of the podium.
Zimbabwe’s development team delivered an inspiring performance, bringing home two team bronze medals — one in the Bull’s Eye format and another in the 3D team event.
Their campaign was headlined by Nyasha Chiduma, who emerged as one of the tournament’s standout athletes.
Chiduma claimed gold in the Combined Boys and Girls Overall category and added a bronze in the Development Girls’ Individual 3D event, demonstrating both talent and versatility.
The National Team also saw success in the individual 3D category: Ivy Blue earned a silver medal, while Savanna Hunter brought home a bronze, further underscoring Zimbabwe’s growing presence on the regional stage.
One of the most compelling stories to emerge from this year’s tournament is that of 15-year-old Wiseman Makore.
Born and raised near Masvingo, Makore only relocated to Marondera earlier this year and has rapidly risen through the ranks to earn a place on the national team—a testament to Zimbabwe’s expanding talent pipeline.
Of note, the youngest archer at the entire tournament was 12-year-old seventh grader Kupa Chiura, who proudly featured for Zimbabwe’s Development Team.
His participation at such a high level at a young age reflects both the inclusivity and potential of the AGA Zimbabwe programme to nurture young talent from the ground up.
Despite stiff competition, Zimbabwe’s overall performance showed progress, with stronger scores and a more resilient showing by the middle-tier archers.
This growth bodes well for the future, especially as AGA Zimbabwe (AGA ZW) continues to broaden its reach and support emerging archers.
Since joining the AGA Federation in 2014, Zimbabwe has consistently challenged more established teams and produced multiple all-Africa champions.
With renewed focus on grassroots development and engagement with schools and institutions, AGA ZW is poised to extend archery opportunities across the nation.
Looking ahead, the Federation is committed to building on this success, positioning junior archers for advancement into senior and Olympic-style disciplines like recurve archery.
The achievements in Walvis Bay are not just medals—they are stepping stones toward Zimbabwe’s competitive future.
Zimbabwe Development Squad
Yagnik Gandlalal, Christiano Uriri, Robin Rottcher, Blaise Fouche, Roxanne Landsberg, Lola Nice, Matthew Gratwicke, Shaylin Chapaner, Juliet Whitaker, Kupa Chiura, Grace Makwangudze, Nyasha Chiduma, Cindy Fang, Belinda Mupaya, Lexi Carroll, Lianna Mashimba
Coach: Ray Funani
Manager: Simon Allott
Final Medal Tally for Zimbabwe:
1 Gold – Nyasha Chiduma (Development Combined Overall)
1 Silver – Ivy Blue (National 3D Individual)
4 Bronzes – Nyasha Chiduma (Development Girls’ 3D Individual), Development Team (Bull’s Eye Team), Development Team (3D Team), Savanna Hunter (National 3D Individual)
