HARARE - The official opening of the Zone VI Gymnastics Championships, which roared into life in Harare, yesterday, will be held tomorrow at Harares Belvedere Technical Teachers College.The Zimbabwe Gymnastics vice president, Chris Muchatuta, is confident that the evening will be a night to celebrate the countrys gymnasts.
The opening ceremony promises to be a great evening of entertainment for the entire family with an exciting line up of both singing and dancing including performances by Tumbuka Dance Company, Pablo and friends, Ryan Koreya and the Drastic Acrobats, he said.
We hope to have full stands on a daily basis supporting our team as they compete against our neighbours so I encourage all Zimbabweans to get their flags out and come and witness this event first hand.
Zimbabwe will be represented this year by a team of 43 gymnasts and 5 coaches to field a team in all the available categories and disciplines.
Over 202 gymnasts from six countries including the host- are competing for honours in the five-day showpiece, which ends on Sunday. The other countries include Angola, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa.
Men and womens artistic and Aerobic Gymnastics will dominate the show on Saturday with the Rhythmic Gymnastics, Tumbling and Trampolining closing the showpiece on Sunday.
Zim Team: Moses January. Shakewell Lenigne, Jed Ansley, Simon Gezana, Sean Rodgers, Ronald Bhasikoro, Tadiwa Chikosi, Michaelina Chiwaridzo. Mercy Doriyo, Albertina Mashoko, Amanda Nyambawa, Kudzaishe Nyazvigo, Tanaka Mutate, Samantha Nyamupingidza, Michelle Samudzimu, Kudzai Selemani, Rumbidzo Demblon, Wadzanai Muzvongi, Anesu Nyamungidza, Charmaine Samudzimu, Rutendo Sangarwe, Georgie Sampson, Gaelle Calonne, Jessie Ansley, Megan Write, Rebekah Roberts, Sly Fire, Tonwell Mazumbani, Kyle Rodgers, Scott Demblon, Avril Davies, Paidamoyo Gwenzi, Dipali Patel, Shreya Ladeni, Khusbhoo Patel, Ashley Vera, Karishma Daya, Mufaro Mazambani and Tafadzwa Nambidza.
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