TWELVE Zimbabwean national male’s para-volley team selected from the Northern and Southern Regions are set to represent the country in the African Sitting Volleyball Championships set for Kenya from July 1-10, 2025.
The selection tournament was held at King George VI Memorial School in Bulawayo.
President of ParaVolley Zimbabwe, who is also ParaVolley Africa secretary-general, Oripa Mubika, announced the team.
Mubika expressed confidence that the team will do well in the East African country, bring favourable results and also raise awareness of the sport as well as the capabilities of people living with disabilities.
“It is a privilege and an honour to select a team that will represent our beloved country at the highest level,” he said.
“This is not an opportunity to showcase Zimbabwean talent, promote inclusion and raise the national flag with pride.”
Added Mubika: “The squad is expected to compete fiercely and promote the growth of paravolley both within Zimbabwe and across the region.
“With the support of the Sports ministry and various stakeholders, hopes are high that the team will leave a lasting impact and inspire more youth to take up the sport.”
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Mubika emphasised the broader mission of the initiative, stating that the campaign in Kenya is not only about competition, but also about representation, development and uplifting the community of persons with disabilities through sport.
The team’s coach Ackim Chahwanda congratulated those who were selected.
“The team has made us proud, earning spots on Zimbabwe’s national sitting volleyball team set to compete at the prestigious African Sitting Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, Kenya,” he said.
“The tournament is scheduled to take place from July 1 to July 10. These athletes have demonstrated outstanding skill, commitment, and teamwork throughout the qualifying process, and their efforts have earned them a chance to shine on an international stage.”
Chahwanda said the team is gearing up to represent the country.
Zim ParaVolley squad
Southern Region: Michael Moyo, Alfred Nyoni, Gift Ndlovu, Marvellous Tshili, Sean Mlilo, Methembe Mkandla
Northern Region: Charles Doro, George Kurwa, Dagilous Matatani, Nyashadzaishe Shonhe, Elford Moyo, Bruce Nduna
