President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts, and Culture, alongside industry and business stakeholders, to intensify their support for the country’s sporting sector. The call follows the resounding victory of Zimbabwe’s national rugby team, which he hailed as a significant milestone for the nation.
Speaking after the triumph, President Mnangagwa emphasized the importance of quality infrastructure and sustainable career opportunities for athletes.
“The Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts, and Culture, and industry and business stakeholders are called upon to scale up support for the sport sub-sector towards both quality infrastructure and ensuring that athletes can undertake sport as a viable career,” he said.
The President lauded the rugby team’s success, noting its symbolic timing as Zimbabwe seeks to re-establish itself as a competitive sporting nation on the international stage. “The victory of our national rugby team is timely, occurring when our nation is re-asserting its place among sporting countries within the international arena,” he added.
