BY OWN CORRESPONDENT
Victoria Falls’ rising star, Denzel Ngavi, is sprinting his way to becoming the town’s poster boy. The Mosi-Oa-Tunya High School runner clinched gold at the Pupkewitza Open Athletics Championships in Namibia, shaving off precious seconds to inch closer to his target.
Denzel’s determination is paying off, as he improved his personal best from 48.38 seconds to 47.80 seconds in the 400m category. He’s now just a fraction of a second away from the coveted 47.65 seconds record needed to qualify for international events.
The young Chinotimba high- density suburb athlete’s hard work and dedication is evident, as he beat his close opponent, Namibia’s best under-20 athletes, Aoxamu Danny-Boy Otjiac who was the reigning gold champion by a split second.
He’s quick to credit his support system. “I’m grateful to my father, Daniel Machaka Ngavi, for sacrificing everything to be here and support me,” he says. “And to my coach, Raymond, I’ve made tremendous strides under your guidance. This win is a testament to our hard work.”
Denzel’s sights are set on the next challenge, as he prepares to take on the best in Botswana at an upcoming event. With his momentum building, there’s no doubt this talented runner will continue to make waves in the athletics world. Go, Denzel, go!”