HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has lauded the exceptional performance of sprinters Tadiwanashe Makarawu and Makanakaishe Charamba, who made history by becoming the first Zimbabweans to reach the final of the men’s 200m race at the Paris Olympics.
Despite missing out on the medals, with Makarawu securing sixth place and Charamba finishing eighth, their impressive performance has caught the eye of president Mnangagwa.
Their achievement to reach the final of the 200m race won by Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, has been on almost every Zimbabweans’ lips with many saluting them for raising the flag high.
In a heartfelt message shared on his Facebook page, President Mnangagwa praised the young athletes.
“My heartfelt congratulations to our remarkable sprinters, Tadiwanashe Makarawu and Makanakaishe Charamba, for placing 6th and 8th in the finals of the 200m race at the Paris Olympics,” he wrote.
“Their achievements are a testament to the resilience, determination, and unwavering spirit that define Zimbabwe. They have made our nation proud.
“Let us celebrate their dedication and continue to support our athletes as they represent us on the global stage.”
The 23-year old Makanakaishe is the son of Presidential spokesman George Charamba.
He started athletics in 2017 during his secondary school days at Hillcrest College in Mutare.
