African Schools Chess Championships preps hit financial snag

PREPARATIONS for this year’s edition of the African Schools Individual Chess Championships, set for Harare from August 19 to 29, have hit a major setback after organisers, the Zimbabwe Chess Federation, indicated that the Zimbabwean schools team, which is supposed to represent the country at the continental showcase, is failing to get corporate sponsorship to participate in the event.

Clive Mphambela, Zimbabwe Chess Federation vice-president, told NewsDaySport that while logistical preparations for the tournament were progressing well, funding challenges were militating against the full participation of the teams.

“We are already receiving team lists from other countries across the continent, with Kenya having confirmed a 30-member team for the event, while Botswana and Zambia have pledged to send 20-member delegations to the tournament.

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