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PHAKAMILE Lisimati is upbeat as Zimbabwe prepares to host the Southern Region Championships later this month. The national athletics team will head into camp ahead of the event set for July 26–27, with the veteran coach optimistic about the squad’s readiness and potential.The upcoming meet marks the third major event organised this year by the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (Naaz), which appears to have found its groove following a fruitful....

Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson ran a world-leading PB of 9.75 (0.8 m/s) to win the men’s 100m at the Jamaican Championships in Kingston on Friday (27). It’s the fastest time in the world since 2015 and now elevates Thompson to sixth on the world all-time list. The 24-year-old had fired warning shots almost two hours earlier in the semifinals when he blazed to a world-leading 9.80. “I’m never going to surprise myself, because I know how capable"

Zimbabwe athletics coach Aaron Whyte has attained new heights for the local sport and himself after World Athletics made him a course marker (Measurer). This will serve Zimbabwe athletics well as many local routes for long distances may be attested into a list recognised by World Athletics. Once recognised, they may be recognised as official for events such as the World Half Marathon, World Championships (Marathon), Commonwealth and Olympic...

THE countdown is on for one of Zimbabwe’s biggest athletics showdowns, and all eyes are on White City Stadium, where 10 provinces will clash for supremacy this Saturday. Dubbed “The Battle of the 10 Provinces,” the Interprovincial Athletics Championships promise high stakes, fierce competition, and a major step towards national team selection.South African TimeTronics expert Campbell Angus Jan is expected to arrive in...

With breathtaking baton exchanges, lightning-fast anchor legs, and edge-of-your-seat finishes, the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 delivered everything we could have hoped for. We asked you to decide – and South Africa has been voted the best team at the World Relays! The options were: 🏆 Spanish women's team Surprising everyone, the 4x400m team took the win with a national record, while the 4x100m team came second in the final,..

ISAAC Mpofu and Tendai Zimuto, Zimbabwe’s leading marathon runners, have officially qualified for the World Athletics Championships, set to be held in Tokyo, Japan, this August. Their remarkable achievement has been confirmed by the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe president, Tendai Tagara, who expressed great pride in their accomplishment.

THE Zimbabwe 4x400m men’s relay team is gearing up to make a significant impact on the global athletics stage as they prepare to compete in Guangzhou, China, this weekend. The team is not only focused on representing Zimbabwe with pride at the World Athletics Relays but also aims to secure their qualification for the prestigious 2025 World Athletics Championships scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Japan

THE countdown has begun for what promises to be one of the most electrifying events on the national athletics calendar, the Inter-provincial Athletics Championships, aptly dubbed “The Battle of the 10 Provinces.” Set for Saturday, June 7, at White City Stadium, the championships will serve as a critical qualifier for regional and global events, setting the stage for Zimbabwe’s return to elite athletics.

A total of 19 athletics coaches from across Zimbabwe's 10 provinces, along with one coach from Botswana and another from Zambia, successfully participated in the recently concluded Sprint and Hurdles Coaching Course held at White City Stadium in Bulawayo from 19 to 24 April.The course, which was facilitated by Muzi Bongani Mabuza, Eswatini Senior Athletics Lecturer, and assisted by...,

WORLD Athletics (WA) certified coach Muzi Mabuza from Eswatini is in Bulawayo conducting a Level Two Sprints and Hurdles coaching course at White City Stadium. The programme, organised by the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (Naaz), will run for six days.A total of 24 coaches have registered for the course.

THE FUTURE of Zimbabwean athletics exploded into life at White City Stadium on Saturday, as the country’s brightest young talents lit up the National Junior Championships with performances that blended raw promise and fierce national pride. Competition director Manuel Mpofu, described the well-attended event as a celebration of the sport’s potential and the energy of a new generation.

The meet took place at White City Stadium in Bulawayo on Saturday and attracted some of the country’s top juniors. Being the final selection event for the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Youth Games and Africa Under-18 and Under-20 Championships, it produced some exciting and encouraging performances from the athletes. “The competition was just a resounding success because the turn-up was very huge....."

A STORM of young talent swept through White City Stadium yesterday and now the wait begins. The National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (Naaz) is set to name the final team to represent the nation at the AUSC Region Five Youth Games in Namibia — a moment of truth that arrives today. Naaz president, Tendayi Tagara, confirmed the announcement, saying: “This ...

Zimbabwe Olympic icon and ex-minister Kirsty Coventry was warmly received by IOC staff at Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. Coventry, who was elected as the 10th President of the IOC, was presented with a bouquet of flowers by IOC President Thomas Bach.In her address to the staff, Coventry said: “Wow. This is going to be etched in my memory for a long time...."

Huge congratulations to all winners and participants of the Nash Interprovincial Competition 2025. Your dedication, passion, and hard work have yielded outstanding results. We commend your exceptional talent and commitment. Click the link below to view the full list of winners and relive the excitement! Best wishes for future success.

Zimbabwe's 4x400m team has provisionally qualified for the World Athletics Relays in May. The team, consisting of Leeford Zuze, Gerren Muwishi, Aldrin Tafa, and Dennis Hove, achieved a time of 3.03.39 at the Lefika International Relays in Francistown places Zimbabwe comfortably within the qualifying places.

MANICALAND and Harare dominated proceedings at this year’s National Association of Primary Heads (NAPH) games, with the two provinces sharing spoils on the medals table as the contest ended this Thursday. Manicaland and Harare provinces amassed a total 38 medals a piece.

NAAZ has announced that it will next month hold a Junior Championships at White City Stadium. The event is expected to attract top junior athletes from around the country, and will serve as a platform for them to showcase their talents and compete for national honors.

NAAZ is gearing up for the junior championships and the Bulawayo Marathon, two major events that are expected to attract top athletes from around the country. The organization is working hard to ensure that the events are successful and that athletes have a great experience.

NAAZ has been commended for its commitment to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for athletes to develop and compete. The organization's efforts have been recognized by the athletics community, and it is seen as a leader in the development of athletics in Zimbabwe.

The Zimbabwean government believes sport has the potential to shape the future. Isaiah Mpofu, Deputy Director, Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, spoke at the launch of NAAZ's new logo and partnership with 5Brands Consulting Group at a city hotel on Friday.

Government has saluted the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) for undertaking to reposition themselves and enhance their efforts to develop the sport in the country. NAAZ last week unveiled a new log at a function in Bulawayo.

NAAZ has launched a new logo and unveiled a bold vision for Zimbabwean athletics at a media conference in Bulawayo. The new logo is part of the organization's rebranding efforts, which aim to promote athletics in Zimbabwe and attract new talent.

Zimbabwean sprinters are dominating the global athletics stage, with many athletes winning medals and setting new records. The country's athletics body, NAAZ, is proud of the achievements of its athletes and is working hard to continue to support and develop them.