Malawi`s renowned Archer, Areneo David has returned to Switzerland to resume his trainings for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Scheduled from July to August, 2021.
Areneo who is on Tokyo 2020 Olympic Scholarship for Athletes trainings were put on hold in March 2020 and returned home due to Covid-19 Pandemic and has been training locally, from home.
Speaking to the General Secretary of Archery Association of Malawi, Henry Sakala, he said that; is happy to hear that Covid 19 Pandemic situation in Switzerland have improved and that Areneo has been called back to resume training at World Archery Excellence Centre in Lausanne, Switzerland.
“We expect him to improve his skills and tactics towards qualifying events for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games hence being very excited that our Archer has been called back for training,” Sakala said.
Sakala further said that, Covid-19 has been a major challenge on his performance as training from home was not as usual comparing to the training centre.
Areneo Commented that, staying home was indeed a good remedy for Covid -19 but a backsliding factor to his performance and mastering skills, as he was unable to execute most high ranges he is required to do at his level.
“It was also not safe to shoot arrows at home as I feared injuring the people surrounding me, because safety is also a key in Archery, and this made my trainings very hard. But am happy that am back in Switzerland to re start my trainings, I will do my best to make my country and coaches proud, Said Areneo.”
Areneo David set off for Switzerland on 22nd August 2020 from Kaunda International Airport in Zambia.