As a continuation of promoting sports and inclusive education. Malawi Olympic Committee, has presented school motivation packages to 3 female athletes with disabilities. Two of the them have been selected to start form one in Mzimba and Ntcheu Secondary Schools respectively. The beneficiaries are as follows; Shakira Mandimba and Estere Nagoli. While Rhian Majawa passed her Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) at Lilongwe Girls Secondary School.
With this motivation, we believe that these athletes will continue working hard in both Sports and Education and also motivate female athletes with disabilities to participate in sports as it is considered a safe environment.
The motivation package includes the following: -Suitcases, Bag packs, School shoes, Buckets, water bottles, Exercise books, Sanitary items Mathematical sets, pens etc. Estere Nagoli was not able to attend the event as she is competing the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in France
In his remarks, the President of MOC, Hon.Jappie Mhango encouraged the beneficiaries to work hard in their studies and sporting activities. He thanked parents and guardians who takes care of all children with disabilities for them to excel in their education and sports.
Asimenye Simwaka a Nation record holder in 100m,200m and 400m encouraged her fellow girls to maintain discipline at all times.