TellZim reporter
Basking on a glorious run and fairy-tale exploit, Chivi South ward 23’s Chasiyatende Primary School girls volleyball team aims higher by looking beyond the inter-district competitions set for Mudadisi Primary School in Chivi North on July 19.
The school’s sports organizer Pardon Chitsika expressed optimism that the team is poised to scale to greater heights after going thus far following resumption of sporting activities after a two-year Covid-19 lay-off.
“The team is motivated by such a historical and milestone achievement having been recorded by the current crop of learners. Prior to this, the school has never achieved to reach the stage we have so far managed to.
“What is driving the team is the level of commitment and determination shown by the girls who seem to be improving with each game. Right now we are looking forward to dance with the province’s big guys at provincial finals because we are convinced that on Friday (July 15), we will prevail,” said Chitsika.
He also said a lot of talent is abundant in the marginalized communities as is shown by the girls’ performances in a sport discipline most of them would shun preferring net and soccer when it comes to ball games.
“The girls are showing off so many skills in this discipline. When we started, we never expected to reach this far but we only noticed how much talent the school possessed after they prevailed at zone competitions. From there onwards, we became convinced that the talent at the school’s disposal would take us further in the ball game competitions,” he added.
The team is coached by Jaison Tsikirai and Melody Siziba.
Sporting activities resumed in schools after cabinet gave green light for resumption of sporting activities as cases of Covid-19 lowered in the country though games are to be played under strict conditions.
