Coronavirus a threat to 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Chief executive of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, Toshiro Muto hopes that coronavirus patients will be isolated effectively as the spread of the disease can affect the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.  He said this after a  senior Olympic official in Japan has warned that the coronavirus  could “throw cold water” on preparations for Tokyo 2020. … Continue reading Coronavirus a threat to 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Mountaineers thump Eagles as PRO50 gets underway

 Mountaineers – 289-6 in 50 overs (Joylord Gumbie 90, Kevin Kasuza 52, Gary Chirimuuta 38, Daniel Jakiel 2/55, Richard Ngarava 1/35, Tino Mutombodzi 1/37) Eagles – 160 all out in 42.2 overs (Tony Munyonga 46, Chamu Chibhabha 42, Patrick Mambo 25; Shingi Masakadza 3/14, Roy Kaia 3/25, Victor Nyauchi 2/18) Mountaineers won by 129 … Continue reading Mountaineers thump Eagles as PRO50 gets underway

Eagles, Mountaineers clash as Pro50 Championships roars into life

Zimbabwe’s national one-day cricket competition, the Pro50 Championship, will get underway this week, with defending champions Eagles facing Mountaineers in back-to-back fixtures set for Tuesday and Wednesday at Harare Sports Club. When they last met in arguably the most thrilling match of this tournament last season, Eagles, after being bundled out for 181, defended their … Continue reading Eagles, Mountaineers clash as Pro50 Championships roars into life

Sydney finalists Blitzboks close gap on World Series log

CAPE TOWN -- The Springbok Sevens team on Sunday closed the gap on New Zealand in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series log and consolidated second spot after suffering an agonizing 12-10 defeat to Fiji in the final of the HSBC Sydney Sevens. The Kiwi side are still top of the log with 76 points … Continue reading Sydney finalists Blitzboks close gap on World Series log

Blitzboks hit straps as Davids gets six

CAPE TOWN -- Winger Angelo Davids scored a hat-trick of tries against Argentina and France at Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta on Saturday as the Springbok Sevens delivered a masterclass of sevens at the HSBC Sydney Sevens. They outplayed Argentina 52-14 and France 24-12 to top pool B and looks set to qualify for the Cup semifinals … Continue reading Blitzboks hit straps as Davids gets six

Chevrons victory hope dented as Sri Lanka force draw

Zimbabwe – 406 and 247-7 declared in 75 overs (Brendan Taylor 67, Sean Williams 53*, Prince Masvaure 35; Vishwa Fernando 2/43, Lasith Embuldeniya 2/81, Suranga Lakmal 1/34) Sri Lanka – 293 and 204-3 in 87 overs (Kusal Mendis 116*, Oshada Fernando 47, Angelo Mathews 13; Carl Mumba 1/13, Victor Nyauchi 1/43, Sikandar Raza 1/63) Match … Continue reading Chevrons victory hope dented as Sri Lanka force draw

2020 Bonaqua Troutbeck Sprint ATU African Cup expected to grow by 25%

Gideon Benade All roads lead to the 2020 Bonaqua Toutbeck ATU Sprint Triathlon African Cup with the director Rick Fulton expecting a 25 % growth of the participants taking part.Last year's edition had a 30% increament from the previous year and this year they hope the numbers will be added by 25% from the previous … Continue reading 2020 Bonaqua Troutbeck Sprint ATU African Cup expected to grow by 25%

Warriors’ foreign coach a turnaround

Offices of ZIFA in David Lingstone Avenue Emperically it seems that history will not be a living tissue to the Warriors as Zadravko Lugarisic a foreign boss was engaged by ZIFA Thursday.Stastics highlight that a foreign coach has not ever since led the squad to competitive tournaments like the AFCON, not mentioning the World Cup.Even … Continue reading Warriors’ foreign coach a turnaround