By Edwin Mbewe

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture has hailed Rits Holdings for donating a set of uniforms and track suits to the Malawi Men’s National Netball Team.

The spokesperson for the ministry, Macmillan Mwale said” The donation will motivate the players, When partners like these come on the board to support us during such big events, we appreciate it.

“The support will go a long way in motivating the team. They will play with confidence and deliver good results”.

Logistical Company Ritz Holdings corporate affairs manager Blessings Symon said the donation, was made after establishing that the men’s team does not enjoy the same support as the women’s team.

“Malawi is hosting the continental cup, We thought it wise to help the King’s. Hence decided to buy the kit and track suits to inspire and motivate them. The donation is worth K5.2 million “, he said.

The Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) President Vitumbiko Gubuduza speaking at the ceremony which took place at the Lilongwe Golden Peacock Hotel said the donation is timely and will inspire the players.

The donation came just a day after the official sponsors of the Malawi National Netball team, Nico Group, announced that every player member of the Queens in the Africa Netball Cup will get K250,000 as a participating fee.

The African Netball Tournament is slated for 8th-14th December in Lilongwe at the Griffin Saenda Indoor Sports Complex.

The Maravi Post