Zimbabwe secured second place at the Southern Region Senior Athletics Championships held at the University of Zimbabwe. Ten nations competed in the event that returned after a six-year absence. Botswana claimed the championship while Mauritius finished third. The host nation improved significantly from their fourth-place finish in the previous 2019 competition. Young athletes dominated Zimbabwe's squad and delivered exceptional performances across multiple disciplines.
Coach Phakamile Lisimati praised the team's efforts and highlighted their dominance in field events, where most gold medals were earned. Several Zimbabwean competitors had participated in three consecutive championships over recent weeks. The Confederation of African Athletics emphasized the importance of such regional competitions for athlete development. Botswana coach Nason Maotwe expressed satisfaction with the competition's return and stressed the value of regional cooperation. Hwange Colliery Company served as the premier sponsor alongside Old Mutual and other supporting organizations.
Coach Phakamile Lisimati praised the team's efforts and highlighted their dominance in field events, where most gold medals were earned. Several Zimbabwean competitors had participated in three consecutive championships over recent weeks. The Confederation of African Athletics emphasized the importance of such regional competitions for athlete development. Botswana coach Nason Maotwe expressed satisfaction with the competition's return and stressed the value of regional cooperation. Hwange Colliery Company served as the premier sponsor alongside Old Mutual and other supporting organizations.
