TellZim Reporter
All roads will lead to Victoria High in Masvingo on February 17, 2023 where a total of 63 secondary schools (Masvingo district) are set to parade their best athletes as they compete in preparation for the provincial finals to be held later in early March.
Confirming the event, National Association of Secondary Heads (NASH) Masvingo district Head in Charge Kura Chizimba said the athletics extravaganza will kick-off as early as 0730 hours on February 17.
“Yes, Victoria High School is set to host a total of 63 secondary schools whose participants are going to battle it out at Masvingo District Athletics Finals for the year 2023.
“The competitions are held as part of selection for the district team and preparations for the provincial finals to be hosted by Mwenezi Government secondary school on March 2, 2023 if no changes come into effect,” said Chizimba.
According to Chizimba, the schools are divided into ten zones namely Zone A (Makomba, Mavhiringidze, St Francis, Mazambara and Kushinga), Zone B (Ndarama, Masvingo Christian, Mucheke, M. Hugo, Victoria, Zimuto, Makanaka and Vision Academy), Zone C (Chirichoga, Ruvhure and Morgenster), Zone D (Mapokomhere, Mapanzure, Manunure, Chekai, Chevanhu, Gunikuni and Mukosi), Zone E ( Tugwane, Nyabata, Mudarikwa, Madzivanyika and Maweza), Zone F (Zivezano, Rambakutemwa, Daitai and Makoni), Zone G (Gokomere, Masvingo Day, Matova, St Stansilous, Bere, Chidzikwe, Temeraire, Zvamahande and Gundura), Zone H (Mutendi, Rumwanda, Mazare and Wendedzo), Zone I (Chabaya, Bondolfi, Mukonde, Zvehuru, Mushandike, Mushawasha West and Shingirirai College) and Zone J (RCZ Nyajena, Chiwawa, Makotore, Nyikavanhu and Magudu).
Learners in various age groups (Under 15, 17 and 20) will battle it out in high and long and triple jumps, short put, discus and track events (100, 200, 400, 800, 1 500, 3 000, 5 000 and 10 000 meters including relays and 80 and 300 m hurdles.
