The National Bank of Malawi has launched the Mo626 Varsity Games with a 1.58 billion kwacha investment, establishing a major platform for student athletes. Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager Akossa Hiwa announced that the initiative will include basketball, football, and netball competitions across 51 institutions. She stated that the program aims to develop athletic talent while fostering leadership and teamwork skills in participants.
Tournament officials explained that the games will follow a structured format, with 21 universities competing in regional rounds to advance to national stages. TESSAM Vice President Geoffrey Biya noted this system would help identify athletes for international events like the CUCSA Games. The support from the National Bank was praised for its role in helping players progress to national teams and secure scholarships.
The games commenced at Mzuzu University, where the host institution won all its opening matches against the University of Livingstonia. The tournament will now proceed with regional fixtures leading to national finals.
Tournament officials explained that the games will follow a structured format, with 21 universities competing in regional rounds to advance to national stages. TESSAM Vice President Geoffrey Biya noted this system would help identify athletes for international events like the CUCSA Games. The support from the National Bank was praised for its role in helping players progress to national teams and secure scholarships.
The games commenced at Mzuzu University, where the host institution won all its opening matches against the University of Livingstonia. The tournament will now proceed with regional fixtures leading to national finals.
