ZIMBABWEAN Kurash fighter Jonathan Muvingi added another medal to his collection, bringing home bronze from the African Kurash Championships held in Johannesburg, South Africa, earlier this month.
Muvingi was one of three wrestlers who represented Zimbabwe at the competition, with the team collectively securing five medals.
For winning the title, Muvingi and fellow athlete Seabel Simbi have qualified for the World Championships set to take place in November.
Speaking at a Press conference in Harare, Muvingi highlighted the significant challenges he faced in getting to the competition.
“The journey to South Africa was a bit difficult as I had to sponsor my own travels,” he said.
Despite the hurdles, Muvingi expressed pride in his performance.
“I am glad that I managed to win against skilled Egyptian opponents and opponents from Congo Brazzaville whose size outclassed mine,” he stated.
Looking ahead to the World Senior Championships, he remains optimistic about the team's potential.
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“I’m very happy that we managed to qualify for the World Championships,” he said.
“With better sponsorship and preparation, we are expecting to bring home a gold or silver.”
The preparation camp for the team is scheduled to begin in October.
The wrestler extended his gratitude to the Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board, acknowledging their support throughout his career.
He also called for this support to be extended to communities beyond the capital.
“There are a lot of good wrestlers in the rural areas, some of them who might even be better than me, who are not yet exposed to the world,” he said.
In a final appeal, Muvingi urged the corporate world and the nation to view wrestling as a professional sport rather than just a form of entertainment.
His journey serves as a powerful testament to the dedication and resilience of Zimbabwe’s athletes, who often must overcome immense personal and financial challenges to compete on the international stage.
