MOC has on Saturday, March 28, 2020 elected a new committee to run as the board for the organization in a 4 year term.
Newly elected Malawi Olympic Committee (MOC) President Jappie Mhango has unveiled part of his agenda that focuses on enhancing athletes performances, Good Governance, Strategic Partnership and Marketing.
MOC`s former General Secretary was speaking after being confirmed Saturday during the elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mangochi.
He rose to the position unopposed after his predecessor Oscar Kanjala withdrew from the race.
Ahead of the elections, Mhango received 12 nominations, the highest of all the aspirants.
“I thank you for the trust you have in me. I am not promising you the moon. I am not promising you miracles,” he said in his acceptance speech.
Malawi athletes have for ages, been failing to qualify for the Olympic Games and most of the times attend on solidarity based hence the need to enhance Athlete`s perfomance.
“I want us to start qualifying on performance based. This can be achieved if we work together with all National Sports Associations,” he said.
The prevailing four year-plan, which focused on improving sports marketing and strengthening governance structures, will expire this year as per MOC Strategic Plan.
Mhango said he expects the new one to be formulated within the year.
During the AGM, Flora Mwandira retained the Vice Presidency, Captain John Kaputa Rtd. became the Secretary General and Frank Chitembeya is the Vice-Secretary General.
Treasurer Henry Sakala retained his treasurer’s office. All the top positions were won unopposed after some aspirants’ nominations were disqualified for being unconstitutional.
Meanwhile, Andrew Mkwezalamba and Ousborne Banda were elected as Executive Committee Members, beating off competitors from four candidates.
Kenneth Dzekedzeke who holds the Malawi national record in the 800 meters was elected athletes representative after defeating former swimmer Yona Walesi with landslide victory.
Malawi National Council of Sports acting Executive Secretary Henry Mereka said they were looking towards maintaining strong working relationship with the new leadership.
“We believe in coordinated efforts when it comes to improving sports in the country. MOC has always been a trusted partner and will remain as such, Mereka said.