By Meditation Mposi
Masvingo Province came third in the 2025 National Association of Secondary Heads (NASH) Athletics competitions held on April 2 – 3 at Chipadze High School in Bindura.
The national event saw participation from all ten provinces across Zimbabwe, with Masvingo securing a third position after Mashonaland West and Harare respectively.
Speaking to TellZim News, Masvingo Provincial Secretary General Tungamirai Tivafukidze said this year’s competitions were held under the theme ‘Run Against Drug Addiction, Empowering a Healthy Nation’ and aimed at raising awareness among learners about the dangers of drug abuse.
“The theme focused on combating drug addiction and promoting a healthy lifestyle among learners. Our participation reflected our commitment to this cause, as our Provincial Education Director, Shylet Mhike, also encouraged efforts to fight drug abuse and child marriages, in line with ongoing directives,” said Tivafukidze.
Masvingo Province won a total of 14 gold medals across various disciplines and made a significant improvement from their fourth-place finish in 2024.
A total of 108 learners represented the province, and 15 athletes from both the Under-16 and Under-18 categories qualified for the upcoming Confederation of Schools Sport Associations of Southern Africa (COSSASA) games to be held in Eswatini this July.
