Team Malawi straggles at the Tokyo Olympics continued yesterday when archer Areneo lost to Korean Kim je Deok 6-0 in elimination stage. Played at Yumenoshima Final Field, David who trained who trained in Hungary for the past four years under the international Olympic Committee (IOC) scholarship, could not stand the heat against the Korean.
He becomes the second athlete from Malawi Olympic team to lose in elimination stage. Hariet Boniface, competing in the 48kilogramme category, lost 10-0 to a Brazilian opponent. Archery Association of Malawi president Henry Sakala yesterday said he could not comment on David’s performance.
In an interview from Tokyo, Malawi Olympic Committee(MOC) director of Administration and Programmes Naomie Chinatu said Malawi’s hopes now rest in swimming and athletics. Next to take the stage will be athlete Asimenye Simwaka and Swimmers Filipe and Jessica, who will compete on Friday.
