Ellina Mhlanga

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Journalist at The Herald (Zimbabwe)

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Zimbabwe: Confident Kuipers Roars Back

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ellina Mhlanga

National coach Pamela Fulton says Andie Kuipers' Under-23 win at the Africa Triathlon Championships in South Africa over the weekend is a confidence booster for the athlete. Kuipers, bouncing back from injury, gave a gutsy performance in Gqeberha to clinch the Under-23 Women's title and finish fifth overall in the combined elite/Under-23 race - a result that signals her return to form and fuels her Olympic ambitions.
Zimbabwe: Mapaya Motivated By World Champs Final

4 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ellina Mhlanga

Triple jumper Chengetayi Mapaya has set his sights on securing qualification for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, after a promising performance at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. Mapaya, who is based in the United States, finished seventh at the World Indoor Championships with a jump of 16.74m. This was his maiden appearance in a World Championships final. "This performance has definitely set the tone for my next big target," Mapaya said.
Zimbabwe: Botha, O'donoghue Maintain Dominance

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Ellina Mhlanga

Triathlon Zimbabwe held their last competitive race at Mount Pleasant Pool yesterday, with most of the top juniors and youth maintaining their dominance in their respective age groups. It was the last competitive race before the Troutbeck event, which includes the annual Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup and Multisport Festival and the Zimbabwe National Championships on March 8, in Nyanga.
Zimbabwe: Provinces Brace for Junior Champs

Jan 21, 2025 | allafrica.com | Ellina Mhlanga

The countdown to the Junior National Championships continues with Zimbabwe Swimming chairperson Phawulani Ngwenya indicating most of the provinces have finalised their teams for the competition. Harare are hosting the championships from January 31 to February 2 at Les Brown Pool. At least seven provinces are expected to participate in the competition. "The preparations are going very well.
Zimbabwe: Hab to Hold Track and Field Champs

Nov 21, 2024 | allafrica.com | Ellina Mhlanga

As the countdown to the 2025 athletics season begins, Harare Athletic Board will this weekend stage their Track and Field Championships at the University of Zimbabwe. It will cater to cadets, youths, juniors, and seniors with participants competing in 60m, 150m, 300m, 600m, 1 000m, 3 000m, relays, and all field events. Harare Athletic Board (HAB) chairperson Cousinet Simunyu said the meet will serve as a platform to prepare their athletes for the forthcoming season.
Zimbabwe: Mutyoramwendo's Star Continues to Shine

Nov 20, 2024 | allafrica.com | Ellina Mhlanga

Zimbabwean karateka Justice Mutyoramwendo has described his participation at the 28th Dragon Cup International Karate Friendship on Sunday in Kagoshima, Japan, as a dream come true after winning silver in the Men's Open category. The tournament is organised by the World Kyokushin Kaikan International Karate Organisation and is open to other full-contact styles. "This achievement means a lot to me. Since I started martial arts, it has been my dream to be an international or a world champion.
Zimbabwe: Heuer Staying Positive

Nov 18, 2024 | allafrica.com | Ellina Mhlanga

Under-21 women's hockey team coach Brad Heuer has said they may have to reshuffle the team following the postponement of the Junior Africa Cup (JAC) to next year. The African Hockey Federation recently announced the decision to move the JAC that was scheduled to run from November 30 to December 8, this year in Windhoek, Namibia to April 2025. Zimbabwe are set to field both men's and women's junior teams for the event and had already named their travelling teams for the competition.
Zimbabwe: Zim Karatekas for Japan

Nov 15, 2024 | allafrica.com | Ellina Mhlanga

Zimpapers Sports HubKARATEKA Justice Mutyoramwendo says he is ready to showcase his talent on a bigger stage when he takes part in the 28th Dragon Cup International Karate Friendship in Kagoshima, Japan this weekend. The tournament is organised by the World Kyokushin Kaikan International Karate Organisation but is open to every full-contact karate style.
Zimbabwe: Marathon Deal Commended

Nov 12, 2024 | allafrica.com | Ellina Mhlanga

the partnership between the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) and Netherlands-based athletes' manager Charles Paanakker will open doors for local athletes, according to the head of national event coaches team for middle and long-distance runners, Benson Chauke believes. Paanakker works with World Athletics registered agent, Frans Denissen of Masai Sport based in the Netherlands. The partnership is aimed at the establishment of two marathon training centres in the country.
Zimbabwe: Another Disappointing Outing for Zim Handball

Nov 12, 2024 | allafrica.com | Ellina Mhlanga

Zimbabwe Under-20 men's handball team manager Mthulisi Mvubu has blamed lack of preparations as their major downfall after a disappointing show at the just-ended International Handball Federation Trophy Africa in Ethiopia. The event featured junior (Under-20) and youth (Under-18) teams from different countries. Zimbabwe, who secured their ticket in the junior section after being crowned champions for Zone VI in May failed to match their counterparts at the continental phase.