Harare Mayor’s Challenge Cup targets international flavour

THE 2026 Harare Mayor’s Challenge Cup is set to take on an international flavour, with organisers targeting participation from across Southern Africa as they seek to establish the tournament as one of the region’s premier Taekwondo events.

The championship, which will be hosted by Harare City Taekwondo Club in partnership with the Zimbabwe Taekwondo Association at the City Sports Centre from August 15 to 16, is expected to attract competitors from the SADC Region Five bloc after invitations were extended to neighbouring countries.

Organisers believe attracting foreign athletes and officials will not only raise the standard of competition but also help position Zimbabwe as a regular host of major regional Taekwondo tournaments.

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