Championships - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Championships

The rise of the Young Shark: Unashe Shoko shatters records in SA debut

Shoko’s haul—consisting of one gold, five silver, and four bronze—proved that the Eaglesvale Preparatory School prodigy is no longer just a local star, but a rising force in African swimming.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 5, 2026

The rise of the Young Shark: Unashe Shoko shatters records in SA debut

ZCF bask in Cadets and Youth Championship success

Despite logistical hurdles, the event saw over 230 young athletes from Under-8 to Under-18 battle for the prestigious honour of representing Zimbabwe on the international stage.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Feb. 25, 2026

ZCF bask in Cadets and Youth Championship success

Golden boy of the pool: Unashe Shoko is born

Unashe’s journey began long before the bright lights of national championships. According to his father, Persy Shoko, the water has been Unashe’s second home since he was a toddler.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Feb. 15, 2026

Golden boy of the pool: Unashe Shoko is born

A veiled ability

When we look at the significance of words, sentences, speeches, letters, it is often not so much what is seen that is important but what is not seen.

By Tim Middleton Feb. 1, 2026

Zimbabwe athletics sets bar high

Similar measures have been implemented for junior athletes ahead of the World Junior Championships in the United States this August.

By Rufaro Kaswerakuenda Jan. 18, 2026

ZCF reflects on landmark 2025 season

The Minerva Zimbabwe Open emerged as the largest tournament ever held on Zimbabwean soil, drawing a record-breaking field of approximately 400 competitors.

By Sports Reporter Jan. 8, 2026