Zimbabwe hopeful of Rio Paralympics slots

THE Zimbabwe National Paralympic Committee (ZNPC) is hopeful local athletes will qualify for the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games to be held from September 7 to 18 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

ZNPC secretary-general Lewis Garaba yesterday told NewsDaySport that no local athlete had been confirmed for the Rio Paralympics as they were still awaiting confirmation from the International Paralympic Committee.

“We recently wrote to the International Paralympic Committee seeking clarification on some of our athletes who took part at the All-Africa Games in Congo.

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