Times Of Swaziland: MAC SHINE IN AE NATIONS PREPS

MAC SHINE IN AE NATIONS PREPS
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BY NTOKOZO MAGONGO on 27/04/2021 07:59:00


MANZINI – Manzini Athletics Club (MAC) athletes displayed a sterling
performance during Athletics Eswatini Senior National Championships first build
up competitions.
In the absence of elite athletes in Sibusiso ‘Swazi Bolt’ Matsenjwa, Andile
Lusenga and Phumlile Ndzinisa, the athletes left a mark and showed a great
potential going to the championships billed for May 22 at Mavuso Sports Centre.
The competitions were held on Sunday at Mavuso Sports Centre under strict
COVID-19 regulations. Some of the athletes who were on top of their game
included sprinters Sambulo Xaba, Bongumenzi Mbingo, Siphosethu Mthembu, Ayanda
Malaza and Banele Dlamini among others. They dominated the sprints and also won
both the 4x100m and the 4x400m.
Excitement was written all over their faces along with coach Muzi Mabuza as each
time they clinched a race they celebrated their victories. The athletes will be
back in action on May 8 for the last build-up competing. Athletics Eswatini (AE)
Public Relations Officer (PRO) Victor ‘Mavikane’ Dlamini said every athlete
to compete in the national championships should have competed in one of the
build-up competitions. The second build competition is expected to feature
majority of the elite athletes. Athletes Nokwanda Mnisi said they were happy to
be back in action and they will work hard to improve the results. “We are so
happy that finally we are back in action after a long time. It has been tough
for us but I’m happy as I have been training during the partial lockdown.
I’m targeting at least 54:00 before the championships,” she said.