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Geophrey Sifani, Sports Reporter
MZILIKAZI district yesterday retained the Bulawayo National Association of Secondary Schools Heads (Nash) track and field championship crown at White City Stadium where they won 35 gold medals.

The champions had a total of 101 medals which included 33 silver and 33 bronze medals.

Bulawayo Central, who went into the final day sitting on position one, finished the championship second with a total of 49 medals.

Bulawayo Central’s medal haul included 24 gold, 13 silver and 12 bronze.

Reigate were third with 21 gold, 26 silver and 28 bronze medals.

The Bulawayo Provincial Education Director (PED) Dan Moyo was impressed with the level of competition.

“I greatly believe each one of these athletes is now viewing sports as some form of employment. Such competitions give youngsters an opportunity to showcase their talent, not just in Bulawayo but even beyond the national boundary,” said Moyo.

He urged the athletes to work hard and improve their records.