Ellina Mhlanga

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ellina Mhlanga

Sun City, S/Africa — Zimbabwe's Zambezi Eagles finally shook off their sluggish start at the Telkom Netball League, securing their first win with a spirited 56-48 victory over Limpopo Baobabs yesterday at the Sun City Superbowl in South Africa. After stumbling to defeats in their opening two games over the weekend, this was a much-needed breakthrough for the Zimbabwean select side, who rose to the occasion when it mattered most. The Eagles got off to a flying start, taking the first quarter 18-11.

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ellina Mhlanga

Sun City, South Africa — IT was a tough day for Zimbabwe's Zambezi Eagles at the Telkom Netball League Power Week One yesterday as they lost 40-61 to Golden Fireballs at the Sun City Superbowl in the North West province. It was their second defeat at the competition having lost their opening match on Saturday. The Zambezi Eagles had a promising start in the first quarter with goal shooter Sharon Bwanali converting most of the shots in the early stages of the match.

4 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ellina Mhlanga

Tendayi Tagara says engaging key partners for sponsorship remains central to the growth and sustainability of any sport organisation -- and it's this focus he's bringing to the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC) elections set for April 27. Tagara is one of several candidates vying for leadership positions at the ZOC's quadrennial general assembly, where posts up for grabs include the presidency, two vice-presidencies, seven board member seats, and five Disciplinary Committee positions.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.