ANCILLA GOTORE/ EBENEZER PAZORORA

MIRROR REPORTERS

MASVINGO – Masvingo Central District is once again Champions of the Masvingo Provincial Propol Games after amassing the highest number of medals at the games held at ZRP Zimuto Grounds on February 18, 2022.

Masvingo Central District Police bagged 15 gold medals, 9 silver and 4 bronze and got 87 points.

There were five districts competing in the games including Masvingo West, Provincial Headquarters, Masvingo East and Chiredzi.

Masvingo West came second with 7 gold medals, 7 silver medals and 6 bronze medals and 52 points. Provincial Headquarters was on third position with 0 gold medal, 9 silver and 4 bronze and 42 points. Masvingo East District came fourth with 5 gold medals, 2 silver and 3 bronze and 34 points.

Chiredzi with 2 gold medals, 2 silver and 2 bronze tailed the competitions with just 18points.

The games herald the Commissioner General’s Police Sports Gala and they are held to build one strong team for Masvingo. The Commissioner’s Sports Gala will be held in Harare from April 9 up to 16, 2022.

The games on show were soccer, netball, volleyball, tennis, powerlifting, athletics, pool, darts, and chess.

The most outstanding man of the day was Constable Frank Majiesi from Masvingo Central District.

Constable Vincent Dzarira from Masvingo Central was the top goal scorer in the soccer games after scoring 6 goals.

Assistant Commissioner Crime Frederick Mbengo, the guest of honor at the event urged his troops to work harder in preparation of the gala.

“I am convinced that the selection team will choose the best team and we look forward to good results. I urge our representatives to put spirited effort and raise our flag onto the sporting map,” said Mbengo.

He said it is a culture of ZRP to hold such sporting events from Station, District, Provincial and National Level because sports correlates with good leadership traits.

“The adoption of a team mind-set gives birth to strong leadership qualities,” he said.

Masvingo Central Police team leader, Chief Superintendent Simangaliso Dube was excited for taking the lion’s share of the spoils.

“I’m very happy with the team’s outstanding performance,” said Dube.

Present at the gala was Dr Ellison Musara who sponsored Soccer kits and soccer balls. Econet Wireless also donated T-shirts. https://masvingomirror.com