Zim Now Writer
The National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe is thoroughly preparing for the African Junior championships set for Ndola, Zambia, from April 29-May 3.
The final selection process for the qualifying participants was held at White City Stadium in Bulawayo during the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe junior championships two weeks ago.
Head coach Lisimati Phakamile said the team begins with a camp in Harare this weekend as part of the preparations.
“NAAZ is preparing a team of youths and juniors that are set to participate in combined Africa Youth and Junior Championships set for Ndola from the 29th to the 3rd of May in Zambia.
“The team is scheduled to camp in Harare this coming weekend and depart thereafter for Ndola. The athletes that are in the camp have been selected through various podiums and stages of the competition, which include the NASH competitions held in Marondera and the final selection held in Bulawayo.
“Some athletes came from various clubs and schools across the country,” he said.
Team Zimbabwe has 60 athletes selected from various competitions including NASH and is made up of Bright Nhubu and Aaron White as coaches.
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