Story by Wellington Makonese
THE pursuit of sporting excellence continues to gather momentum within Zimbabwean schools, with Samuel Centenary Academy set to embark on a transformative week-long sports tour at the prestigious FMC Academy in France.
The tour will expose talented students to high-level training in rugby, basketball, and football, under the guidance of expert coaches in the French capital.
The initiative forms part of an international exchange programme, designed to enhance both physical development and professional exposure for Zimbabwean learners.
“As a school, we are embarking on this tour as part of an exchange programme, so that our learners get expert training in basketball, rugby and soccer in France. This aligns with the heritage curriculum and is critical in terms of having the physical well-being of our students coupled with expertise in sports. It gives them more options,” a representative from Samuel Centenary Academy, Yeukai Matsikarima said.
For the participating students, this tour represents more than just a training opportunity; it is a significant platform and a potential stepping stone to greater heights.
“I am really excited about this opportunity which affords me an opportunity to get scholarships and even further training in my field,” a student said.
“I play rugby and this is my chance to get noticed in the international arena,” a rugby player said.
“I am very grateful for this opportunity to train in the best of facilities in the world and it will take us to a better level, a pupil said.
The objectives are twofold, to gain invaluable expert training that will elevate their skills, and to provide a platform for talented individuals to make a significant mark and potentially gain international recognition.
