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Masvingo District elects chess committee

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Last updated: August 1, 2024 9:42 am
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By Decide Nhendo

Zimbabwe Chess Federation, through the Chess in Education Commission, recently elected a committee to run chess activities in the district replacing the interim committee that was in place.
Zvishamiso Mushamainza from Mucheke High School was elected chairperson of the committee and will be deputized by Fannuel Zivanai of Victoria High.
Pretty Jokera (Morgenster High) was elected Secretary General, Angelina Jacobo is the treasurer and Albert Hinga is the technical director (all from Mutendi High school).
Speaking to TellZim News, Joseph Matsilele who is the head in charge for Masvingo district confirmed the development and said the committee was made up of competent people.
“Last week a Masvingo chess committee was selected which comprises of certified and competent people who are going to run chess in the district for two years. We need sponsorship to realise our dream of popularising the elite game in the district,” said Matsilele.
Masvingo district NAPH and NASH chess coach chairperson Zivanomoyo Mushamainza said it was an honor to be selected district representative but said the game was not popular and needed serious promotion so that more people join. She said they were going to come up with grassroots initiatives to make the game popular.
Mushamainza said most people were not aware of the mental health benefits of chess which she said can strengthen one’s mental prowess.
“Many people are not aware that chess is good for strengthening mental stamina, this can be achieved through attentiveness and analytical skills that are exercised during the game. Chess is a time consuming game, so if one is a player it means the learner will not have time to engage in ills like drug and substance abuse. It also instills discipline within players hence creating a great learner,” said Mushamainza.
“We are going to partner with different stakeholders interested in promoting chess in the district. We want to have as many district competitions as possible before we go for national chess championships,” she added.
Moses Kujinga, a chess coach at Temeraire High said a chess committee was essential for acceptance, understanding and growth of the elite game which is not popular to many people in the country.
“The committee is going to uplift Masvingo district which is behind other districts and provinces in terms of quality chess players. Last year we won only one gold medal, so I think the committee is going to push for growth of the elite game from grassroots,” said Kujinga.
The committee involves both members from primary and secondary schools therefore, all learners are eligible to contest for the tournaments.

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