THE National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) has raised the bar for local competition after releasing a final programme for the upcoming Interprovincial Track and Field Championships, designed to mirror international standards.
The championships will take place on April 25 and 26 at the University of Zimbabwe, and will serve as the final selection platform for athletes aiming to represent the country on the global stage.
By aligning the event structure with world-class requirements, NAAZ says it aims to transition its top junior and senior athletes into a high-pressure, elite competitive environment.
In a statement, the association said the championships have been structured to ensure athletes are tested in conditions that reflect international competition demands, while strengthening the pathway from grassroots development to elite level.
Competition will begin on Day One with field events and hurdles, followed by sprint heats and middle-distance races. Day Two will be reserved for finals, including relays, the 1500m, and long-distance events.
NAAZ national competitions director Manuel Mpofu said the programme was deliberately designed to replicate global standards.
“This programme has been carefully structured to deliver a high-performance championship environment that mirrors international competition standards,” Mpofu said.
“Every race, every field event, and every final has been positioned to ensure that athletes are tested at the highest level. This is where Zimbabwe selects its best to represent the nation on the global stage.”
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According to NAAZ, Day One will feature field event finals including the long jump, high jump, javelin, shot put, and triple jump, as well as sprint hurdles and the 5000m final.
Day Two will feature track finals, including the 800m, 1500m, 3000m, and 10 000m events, culminating in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays.
The association also confirmed that both Under-20 and senior athletes will compete at the same championships to ensure continuity and expose younger athletes to elite-level pressure.
With the championships just days away, NAAZ has urged athletes across the country to participate, describing the event as the final proving ground for national selection.
From Harare to Bulawayo and across all provinces, athletes are expected to converge with one goal — to earn a place among Zimbabwe’s best.
