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Gold rush for Zimbabwe athletes in Mauritius

When Zimbabwe's athletics team departed for the championships, national coach and team manager Aaron Whyte made a bold prediction.

By Rufaro Kaswerakuenda 14h ago

Gold rush for Zimbabwe athletes in Mauritius

Zim elite sprinting duo ready for Texas tour

Having now been cleared by medical teams, Makarawu and Charamba are eager to test themselves against world-class opposition as they build momentum for the months ahead.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Jun. 5, 2026

Zim elite sprinting duo ready for Texas tour

Relay kings: Muwishi says Zim athletes ready for the world

The quartet clocked 3:01.11 in a dramatic final, finishing ahead of Kenya (3:01.34) and Morocco (3:01.35) in one of the closest races of the championships.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere May. 22, 2026

Relay kings: Muwishi says Zim athletes ready for the world

Zimbabwe's Golden Relay caps magnificent African Championships campaign

In a breathtaking finish, they held off a fierce charge from two of Africa's most decorated athletics nations.

By Kudakwashe Gahadzikwa May. 18, 2026

Zimbabwe's Golden Relay caps magnificent African Championships campaign

Kamangirira strikes Zim's first medal at African Championships

From Kamangirira's historic silver to the extraordinary sight of three Zimbabweans in a 400m final, these championships are already delivering memories that will be spoken about for years to come.

By Kudakwashe Gahadzikwa May. 14, 2026

Kamangirira strikes Zim's first medal at African Championships

NAAZ hails history-making relay team

NATIONAL Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) president Tendai Tagara has hailed the men’s 4x400m relay team’s performance at the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026

By Munyaradzi Madzokere May. 5, 2026

Miller gears up for Africa championships, invests in youth

The international competitor is in camp ahead of the continental showpiece in Accra, Ghana, scheduled for May 12 to 17, where she is expected to be among Zimbabwe’s leading medal prospects.

By Sports Reporter Apr. 30, 2026