Zimbabwe: Support Athletes Living With Disability - Christopher Katore
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TEAM manager for the wheelchair racing team that took part in the Quteniqua Wheelchair Challenge in South Africa recently, Christopher Katore, has called on various stakeholders to support athletes living with disability for them to
realise their full potential. Katore was speaking during a luncheon hosted for the team by Supa Lotto yesterday in the capital.
The team was made up of captain, Edmund Makutya, Elford Moyo, Wilson Nyakoko, Samson Muroyiwa, Magdalene Madzivire, Dorcas Hwatira, Margaret Bangajena, Thandiwe Ndlovu and Moline Majoni.
Zimbabwe won four medals in the 42km race and 21km half marathon including two golds from Nyakoko and Hwatira in the 21km's men and women's race respectively.
Moyo won a silver medal in the 42km race and Ndlovu walked with silver in the 21km women's race.
Makutya and Muroyiwa got complementary medals for finishing fourth and fifth respectively.
Katore said they were happy with the team's performance and called on more sponsors to come on board and help the athletes for better results in future races.
"We are saying let us support these athletes, it's a special group of people and if they can bring gold we have to support them.
"I am happy (Eliot) Mujaji was supported but these athletes have not been supported over the years and now that they got assistance we want to see continuity.
"Let's support them with their travelling and wheelchairs because they are using outdated wheelchairs while other athletes now have the latest models and that's where the difference is," Katore said.
Nyakoko, who won gold in the 21km race, said it was important to stay focused if one is to reach great heights.
"Of course it's a challenge, we are using outdated wheelchairs but the most important thing is to remain focused, I just had to use what I have.
"We do not usually get such opportunities (to compete) as people living with disability, so when I get the chance I just do what I love the most," said Nyakoko.
Hwatira was also excited about her achievements, saying it all came as a surprise.
"We promised to bring medals and we did that. I am very happy because I did not expect to win because of fatigue, we did not get enough time to rest.
"In the future we need more time to train and should have cut off times locally so that we get used to it before we go for a competition," said Hwatira.
Supa Lotto marketing executive, Kudakwashe Muchenje, said they hope to continue working with the team for future races.
"As Supa Lotto we have got a strong social responsibility policy and supporting this team is something we are proud to be doing. We are going to strongly partner with the team in future races," said Muchenje
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201303020073.html TEAM manager for the wheelchair racing team that took part in the Quteniqua Wheelchair Challenge in South Africa recently, Christopher Katore, has called on various stakeholders to support athletes living with disability for them to realise their full potential. Katore was speaking during a luncheon hosted for the team by Supa Lotto yesterday in the capital. The team was made up of captain, Edmund Makutya, Elford Moyo, Wilson Nyakoko, Samson Muroyiwa, Magdalene Madzivire, Dorcas Hwatira, Margaret Bangajena, Thandiwe Ndlovu and Moline Majoni. Zimbabwe won four medals in the 42km race and 21km half marathon including two golds from Nyakoko and Hwatira in the 21km's men and women's race respectively. Moyo won a silver medal in the 42km race and Ndlovu walked with silver in the 21km women's race. Makutya and Muroyiwa got complementary medals for finishing fourth and fifth respectively. Katore said they were happy with the team's performance and called on more sponsors to come on board and help the athletes for better results in future races. "We are saying let us support these athletes, it's a special group of people and if they can bring gold we have to support them. "I am happy (Eliot) Mujaji was supported but these athletes have not been supported over the years and now that they got assistance we want to see continuity. "Let's support them with their travelling and wheelchairs because they are using outdated wheelchairs while other athletes now have the latest models and that's where the difference is," Katore said. Nyakoko, who won gold in the 21km race, said it was important to stay focused if one is to reach great heights. "Of course it's a challenge, we are using outdated wheelchairs but the most important thing is to remain focused, I just had to use what I have. "We do not usually get such opportunities (to compete) as people living with disability, so when I get the chance I just do what I love the most," said Nyakoko. Hwatira was also excited about her achievements, saying it all came as a surprise. "We promised to bring medals and we did that. I am very happy because I did not expect to win because of fatigue, we did not get enough time to rest. "In the future we need more time to train and should have cut off times locally so that we get used to it before we go for a competition," said Hwatira. Supa Lotto marketing executive, Kudakwashe Muchenje, said they hope to continue working with the team for future races. "As Supa Lotto we have got a strong social responsibility policy and supporting this team is something we are proud to be doing. We are going to strongly partner with the team in future races," said Muchenje
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