Hi everyone, I have just heard from my friend Mr Chizenya, Head of Pakati Secondary school.
Here below is what he sent me today:
“Andrew Mugove Tawabarira, one of our athletes, performed remarkably during the athletics season last term (term 1). Andrew competed in the Javelin under 18 age group. He began his journey at the zonal competitions held at Dombodzvuku Secondary School on 14 February 2025. He won a gold medal with ease and earned the right to represent the zone at the district competitions. At the district competitions held at Murewa High School on 28 February, he managed to win a gold medal sweeping aside all the other competitors in his category. He raised our flag high. He therefore qualified to represent the Murewa district at the provincial competitions. The provincial competitions were held at Peterhouse College in Marondera on 14 March.
At the provincial competitions where athletes from across the nine districts battled, competition was stiff. Andrew, much to our disbelief, defied the odds and won the gold medal in his category, leaving the hosting school’s athlete who finished second in tears in tears. He won with a throw of 45 metres. He was among only 10 athletes who attained gold medals for the Murewa district and earned the right to represent the province at the National competitions. He proceeded to the national competitions, a feat last achieved by an athlete from our school more than ten years ago (Tendai Chanetsa, a long-distance athlete). At the National competitions, held at Chipadze High School in Bindura on 2 April, the competition was very tough. Our pride, Andrew fought hard and finished 7th with a throw of 43 metres out of the 10 athletes, no mean feat.Thus his journey ended, but what an amazing journey it was. It made everyone at Pakati fill with pride. Andrew has set a great example and has shown that you can achieve great things with belief, hard work, and determination.”
Great to see Pakati students doing so well!
