Malawi defense Force (MDF) has engaged Malawi Olympic Committee (MOC) to Train Sports Administrators for its Units. The Training, which started on 9th February, 2022 and facilitated by former Malawi National Council of Sports Executive Secretary George Jana and Mr. Isaac Masingiti which ended on 11th February 2022.
Speaking During the Opening Ceremony, MDF Director of Sports and culture Colonel Henderson Chilenga Said the course would improve the MDF personnel to develop Sports.
“Sports is Developing every day and if we are to get to the standards that the world needs, we need to develop ourselves. That is the reason we consulted MOC to develop our athletes and Managers. This course will help us upgrade.”
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Chilenga said MDF wants to move with the rest of the world in producing top athletes. On his part, MOC Treasure General Henry Sakala commended MDF for initiating the course, saying, it will sharpen their skills.
“MDF is one of the institutions in the Country that takes sports seriously. We received a request from MDF to train their officers and we agreed knowing the enormous role the institution plays in sports. The participants will be drilled in Sport Administration. This Covers how to manage events, how to manage Finances and how to manage athletes.”
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The Course has drawn 28 Participants in team sports such as volleyball, basketball, Netball, boxing, athletics as well as football. The Course certified 28 Participants on 11 February, 2022. By Singayazi Kaminjolo