TIMU YA RAS RUVUMA YAAGWA KUELEKEA MASHINDANO YA SHIMIWI

The RAS Ruvuma Sports Club team has been officially sent off to participate in the SHIMIWI competitions, which will be held in the Kilimanjaro region from September 19 to October 7, 2026, according to the source.

Speaking during the farewell, the Ruvuma Regional Commissioner, Brigadier General Ahmed Abbas Ahmed, called on the athletes to demonstrate discipline, cooperation, patriotism, and high competitiveness, alongside observing the rules and ethics of sports, the source states.

He emphasized that victory is important, but the team should also show unity and respect as they are ambassadors for the Ruvuma region. The Regional Commissioner stated that the region has great confidence in the readiness of all athletes who will represent Ruvuma.

The Regional Administrative Secretary, Advocate Mary Gasper Makondo, urged employees to participate in exercises frequently and prepare early to foster a culture of sports at work, as per the source.

The Chairman of Sports at the Regional Commissioner's Office, Amphley Milanzi, reported that 22 athletes have prepared to participate in various games including bao, dati, drafts, cards, athletics, cycling, and tug-of-war.

The athletes collectively pledged to continue the history of winning and discover new talents, aiming to bring more trophies to Ruvuma and promote it well through these competitions, the source said.

This article highlights an official event involving Ruvuma regional leaders and a team representing the region in national sports, which is relevant to TCDI's interest in significant developments and official announcements in Ruvuma. It also touches on themes of community wellbeing through sports. This is TCDI context, not a statement by the source, and does not mean TCDI took part in what is reported.