Three months after Zimbabwes Sensei Samson Muripo made history in the global martial arts arena by becoming the first African to win a world title, in Japan, four local karatekas prepare to fly the national flag high at another world karate showdown, in Budapest, Hungary.
The experienced fighters Admire Chingozhoro, Mugove Muhambi, Tawanda Mufundisi and Sydney Veremu will take part in the world knockout tournament, the 2nd Kyokushinkan International World Championships set for 0ctober 2-4.
The draw for the martial arts tournament was conducted last week with Mufundisi scheduled to fight Hungarys Peto Krisztian in the preliminary round of the mens 70kg and under.
Veremu faces Victor Espinoza in the 80kg preliminary round fight, Muhambi gets on the tatami to face Jamshid Mohammad of Iran, in the 80kg category as Chingozhoro takes up his challenge against England s Thomas William in the highest category, 90kg.
Despite facing fighters from karates founding countries such as Japan, the Zimbabwean representatives will travel to Europe knowing that a championship title is possible to bring to Southern Africa following Muripos achievement.
Post published in: Zimbabwe Sports News