Story by Tafara Chikumira
THE need for society to shun drug and substance abuse was the rallying point as the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) teams converged at Whawha prison for the Midlands Officer Commanding Sports Gala at the weekend.
The ZPCS Midlands Provincial teams battled it out in various sporting disciplines at Whawha Prison.
In the end, it was Zone B, which comprises Gokwe, Connemara and Kwekwe Prisons, which proved to be a cut above the rest after shining in the sports competitions.
However, the drug and substance abuse scourge was the key message at the gala.
“We are gathered here at a pivotal moment when sports are increasingly recognised not only as a platform for physical excellence and social cohesion, but also as a springboard for innovation and production. At this juncture, it is important to acknowledge the visionary leadership of our proactive development champion, His Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose unwavering dedication to combating drug and substance abuse has catalysed nationwide action,” 4H Zimbabwe’s director, Mr John Muchenje said.
ZPCS Officer Commanding Midlands Province, Commissioner Somemore Gate, rallied teams to use the sporting platform to network and create meaningful synergies.
“Those who participated are not only champions of strength and skills, but also ambassadors of ideas, business ventures and social change. Let us change ourselves to think beyond traditional boundaries to innovate on how we train, compete and collaborate.”
Running under the theme: ‘Innovation Production and Entrepreneurship Through Sports: Excellence Beyond the Walls,’ the sports gala is a precursor to the Commissioner General Sports Gala, where winners will battle it out with other provinces.
