Balaka Malawi Basket School games kick start today, 24th April at its new Basketball Court. One Basketball club, 7 secondary schools and 4 primary schools are expected to take part in the games which will be taking place at BAMABA’ basketball court and Cecilia Youth Centre respectively.
One of the students showcasing his skills
According to one of the SportsMasters of Andiamo Education Institutions, Yohane Konde, the games have been organized with the aim of promoting the sport of basketball in the district of Balaka especial in schools. Konde adds that with the coming in of Anzani Mario, Cortesi Giulia and Calciolari Guido. all volunteers from Italy, will help the youths to acquire better skills from them.
Mario playing with students
“We are expecting to see more young stars developing their skills at the end of these games,” says Joseph Bwezani, another Sports Master of AEI mainly responsible for the Secondary School.
Speaking during break time, Anzani Mario who has played basketball for 20 years says the short time he has played with the students, he has noticed that there is talent among the students and they who can become good players if they can take their career seriously.
“Our aim is to bring the youth closer to this sporting activity so that they can discover themselves while they are at a tender age and also to share the skills that we have with them,” Mario says.
One of the students who is taking part in the games, Gift Chikuse hopes that the coming in of Mario and friends will benefit them a lot. It is his hope that many youths will join basketball.
The games have been organized by Calciolari Guido who is also a doctor by profession together with Andiamo Education Institutions administration office and are expected to end on 4th May, 2012.