Zim Now Writer
The Zimbabwe Martial Arts Kobudo Team of Wilfred Mashaya and Vincent Fambira scooped 11 Medals, leaving an impressive mark in the ICO World Martial Arts Championships held at the University of Hull in Hull City, England.
The duo had got 11 medals in total, eight gold medals, two silver and one bronze from the two-day tournament, in which over 15 countries participated.
Hosted by Andrew Hennessy of International Combat Organisation and the ICO Organising Team, the tournament had various martial arts styles, including point fighting, full contact, traditional forms, K1 rules, kick light, K1 light, box light, boxing, weapon categories and Muay Thai. The Zimbabwe team took part in the weaponry categories, also known in Japanese as Kobudo Martial Arts.
The two athletes won three gold medals and one silver each with Mashaya being crowned World Champion in Black Belt Traditional Weapons, World Champion in Black Belt Free style Weapons and World Champion in Black Belt Extreme Weapons.
On the other hand, Fambira was crowned World Champion in 17 plus Years Traditional Weapons, World Champion in 17 plus Years Free style Weapons and World Champion in 17 plus Years Creative Weapons.
Mashaya said it was an honour to represent the country, adding that all the glory goes to the Almighty Lord. “I would like to thank the individuals who chipped in by contributing funds to make the trip possible. I am also grateful to the Zim Ninja Academy family members who played a great party in contributing for the journey, though it was not easy. God is good all the time. We are here because of His endless grace and love. He is an Awesome God," said Mashaya.
The team is expected back in Zimbabwe tomorrow after breaking the record to become the first African Kobudo Team to win the World Martial Arts Championships in Weapons and be crowned Team World Champions.
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