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Charles Manyuchi

Tedious Manyepo Sports Reporter—

CHIKOMBA Rural District Council have partnered with World Boxing Council silver welterweight champion Charles Manyuchi in developing a multi-million dollar community sports centre in Chivhu.The council availed a 50-hectare piece of land worth over $1 million which they intend to develop into a world-class sporting centre in partnership with the boxer.

Chivhu Town Council chairman Pardon Mudzimu said they decided to avail the land after realising the importance of sport from Manyuchi’s success story.

Manyuchi is also a Chivhu resident.

“After some careful deliberations following the Charles Manyuchi boxing success story, we decided as a council to avail a piece of land for a world-class sports centre.

“We have partnered Manyuchi in doing so.

“So as I speak, work has already commenced at the site. The centre will incorporate all sporting disciplines,” he said.

Manyuchi, who is also preparing for his next fight against a yet-to-be named opponent next February, said the council’s gesture was a welcome development.

“This is a brilliant idea coming from brilliant people.

“They approached me and said they wanted to avail such an expanse of land for the purpose of sports development.

“The gesture was a welcome one, considering that young people need to sharpen their skills at an early age.

“The facility will go a long way in developing the sport in the country,” he said.