The National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) is
the national
governing body for athletics in Zimbabwe, dedicated to promoting, developing,
and governing the sport at all levels. With a rich history of producing world-class athletes, NAAZ is
committed to creating opportunities for Zimbabweans to participate in athletics, from grassroots to elite
levels.
National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) is committed to a strong and dynamic sport of Athletics federation capable of meeting the athletes and stakeholders’ needs in which individuals' skills will be pursued and developed to world-class athletes by the 2024 Olympics.
To become a respected, most successful, popular, and prominent sporting organization which professionally, ethically sanctions, promotes, expands, and strengthens athletics in Zimbabwe while satisfying athletes and its relevant stakeholders' needs.
On behalf of the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ), the Executive Committee, and the entire athletics fraternity in Zimbabwe and across the globe, we extend our heartfelt and resounding congratulations to Honourable Kirsty Coventry on your historic election as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) – and most significantly, as the first female President in the IOC’s distinguished history.
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July 9, 2025
Zimpapers Sports Hub
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....
June 28 2025
World Athletics Report
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"
June 25, 2025
Chronicle
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..
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