22/12/2024
The Malawi Pool Association (MAPA) has hailed Members Club based in Lumbadzi for organizing singles Pool tournament which involved female and male veterans of pool in the central region saying this has helped the new carrieber of players to learn some of the skills of playing the game lie of striking the cue ball.
MAPA Technical Director Sheriff Khisimisi made the remarks at Members Club in Lumbadzi on Saturday after gracing the tournament. Khisimisi said what the company did is commendable as it has assisted the veterans to meet and entertain each other while motivating the youthful players to be dedicated when playing the game.
Meanwhile, Khisimisi has urged officials, veterans and stake holders from the other regions of the country to emulate what the management has done saying this has a significant of making sure that these pool veterans should not be forgeten.
Speaking while showing his excitement with the number of the participants and turn out Members Club representative, Moffat Zimba promised that their management will continue holding such games for the veterans to be meeting and cherishing.
On his part, pool veteran James Msowoya who is also the Vice Chairperson of Central Region Pool League commended Members Club Management for organizing the tournament saying it has reminded them on how they were crushing each other during their pool playing days.
The winner of the tournament is William Nyirenda who has received K100,000 with a trophy, Novaneke Nyamuleni scooped position 2 and has pocketed K80,000 with a medal and Yamikani Bakali finished on third position and has received K60,000 with a medal. For finishing on fourth and fifth position, Shaffi Kala and Aubrey Koko have walked away with K40,000 and K20,000 with medals respectively.
Another award went to Tionge Mzelahowa after being appointed as a best lady of the tournament and has received K40,000.
Reported by Eliot Tandani
