With only seven days to go before the Interprovincial Athletics Championships—dubbed “The Battle of the 10Provinces”—set for Saturday at White City Stadium, coaches and athletes across Zimbabwe are in the final stages of preparation, fine-tuning performance elements that could make the difference on race day.
Across the 10 provinces, training camps are ablaze with activity as sprinters polish their starts, middle-distance runners refine their pacing strategies, jumpers are mastering their take-off techniques, and throwers are locked into final technical drills for precision and distance.
The atmosphere is electric, and the mood, upbeat.
From Harare to Matabeleland North, team coaches have reported strong athlete morale, improved personal bests in pre-meet trials, and well-coordinated support teams.
“The speed endurance work is now done; we’re sharpening reaction times, baton exchanges, and race tactics,” said one provincial coach. “We’re ready to compete—and win.”
This key event forms a crucial part of Zimbabwe’s national team selection process, paving the way for the Southern Region Senior Championships to be held on July 26 to 27 2025 in Harare, where Zimbabwe will host over 12 nations from the Sadc region.
“The level of preparedness and excitement from our provinces is extremely encouraging,” said Manuel Mpofu, director of national competitions at NAAZ.
“The Interprovincial Championships are not only about medals; they are a cornerstone in our national and regional ambitions.
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“These games will showcase the depth of talent we have and set the stage for a competitive Zimbabwean squad at the regional meet in July.”
Mpofu also emphasised that the Interprovincial Games are integral to NAAZ’s five-Year Strategic Plan (2024–2028), aiming to: Develop and expose elite talent, strengthen competition structures, foster national pride and inclusion through sport, and promote Zimbabwe as a regional athletics hub.
With the stage set and anticipation building, White City Stadium is poised to host one of Zimbabwe’s most important athletic showdowns of the year.
