Olympics (Page 2)

Olympics (Page 2)

Video Diaries – 2nd FIDE Olympiad for People with Disabilities

The 2nd FIDE Olympiad for People with Disabilities has officially begun in Astana, Kazakhstan! 🇰🇿✨ From October 19–26, 2025, 34 teams from 29 countries — along with teams representing the IPCA, IBCA, and ICCD — are competing in this inspiring global event, bringing together participants from 37 nations in total. The games are hosted at the Paralympic Training Centre, one of the most modern and accessible sports venues in Central Asia. With two spacious playing halls and world-class facilities, it…
Team Khazakstan

2nd FIDE World Chess Olympiad for people (PWD) with disabilities in Astana Kazakhstan.

Zimbabwe is amongst the 35 federations invited to the 2nd edition of this prestigious event. The Zimbabwe Chess Federation will be sending a delegation of 6 people comprised of 4 players, a team captain and a head of delegation. Head of delegation: Jerry MoyanaTeam captain: Blessing JemaniPlayers;Board 1: Prince MusokeriBoard 2: Presence MuroveBoard 3: Kudakwashe GuvamatangaBoard 4: Shantel Gweshe The tournament is scheduled for 19-26 October 2025

Beyond the Board: Empowerment Through Chess

The Women’s Olympiad Team is more than a sporting unit it is a movement of empowerment. Each player serves as a role model, inspiring young girls across Zimbabwe to embrace chess as a tool for intellectual and personal growth. Through mentorship programs, school visits, and community outreach, Olympiad players actively contribute to the ZCF Women’s Chess Initiative, helping expand access to training, equipment, and tournament opportunities for girls in rural and urban areas alike. Their stories are reshaping perceptions, proving…

Zimbabwe Women’s Chess Team: Olympiad Aspirations & Achievements

The Zimbabwe Women’s Chess Team stands as a proud symbol of determination, resilience, and excellence a collective of women who have risen to represent the nation on the grandest stage of global chess. Competing biennially at the FIDE Chess Olympiad, the world’s most prestigious team event, these trailblazers are not only playing the game they are redefining what it means to be Zimbabwean, female, and world-class. Each move they make reflects years of dedication, strategy, and teamwork. From local tournaments…

Zimbabwe Schools Chess Programme: Building Young Minds Through the Royal Game

The Zimbabwe Schools Chess Programme, spearheaded by the Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF), serves as a cornerstone for nurturing young intellectual talent across the country. Designed to promote critical thinking, discipline, and creativity through the royal game, the programme empowers learners from primary to high school levels to unlock their potential both in chess and in life. Rooted in Zimbabwe’s Heritage-Based Curriculum, the programme integrates education, competition, and personal growth ensuring that chess becomes not only an extracurricular activity but also…

Chess Arbiter Murimi Earns International Spotlight

SIMBARASHE Murimi, Zimbabwe’s international chess arbiter, has made history once again by being invited to officiate at the prestigious 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, set to take place in September. This comes as no surprise, as Murimi is currently the only Zimbabwean to hold the esteemed title of International Arbiter (IA), placing him amongst the world’s elite chess officials. IA Murimi’s impressive resume and extensive international experience have solidified his reputation as a competent and reliable arbiter. He has…
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