FORMER Zimbabwe rugby player and dedicated community advocate, Tapuwa Chabata, is poised to make history by participating in a 36-hour Rugby Marathon for Charity, aiming for a Guinness World Record.
The event is scheduled to kick off today in Mullingar, Ireland.
Chabata is undertaking this challenge to raise funds for three life-changing charities: LooseHeadz, Wooden Spoon and The British and Irish Lions Trust.
He will join 92 men and women who are pushing themselves to the limit for a shared cause that extends far beyond the game itself.
The current Guinness World Records for rugby marathons stand at 30 hours, 29 minutes and 41 seconds for the men's game and 24 hours, 5 minutes, and 1 second for the women's game.
The participants' goal is to achieve 36 hours of continuous play, with the additional aim of collectively raising over £100 000. Tapuwa's target is to raise £1500.
“Rugby has given me unforgettable memories, friendships and values," Chabata said.
“I intend to raise the Zimbabwe flag high during this challenge and I am confident of a conquest. I also want to give something back by using this sport to support people and communities who need it most.
- Chabata aims for Guinness World Record
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“The event is not just about breaking records; it's about breaking barriers and stigma around mental health in sport and to support disadvantaged children and families in the community,” he said.
Chabata was born in Mount Darwin and developed a passion for rugby at Chaplin High School in Gweru.
He later became the first captain of the Zimbabwe Universities and Colleges team.
After serving in the Zimbabwe National Army from 1993 to 2000, he relocated to the United Kingdom, where he is currently based.
