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The 2026 Chancellor of Zimbabwe State Universities Staff Games officially got underway at Great Zimbabwe University's (GZU) Mashava Campus on Monday, with a colourful opening ceremony that brought together delegates, athletes and officials from Zimbabwe's state universities.
Held under the theme, "Driving Innovation, Industrialisation and Collaboration Through Sport Towards Vision 2030," this year's edition has been described by organisers as the largest since the games were introduced in 2014, attracting more than 1,000 participants from universities across the country.
Officially opening the tournament, Great Zimbabwe University Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Chikodzi welcomed participants to Mashava and applauded the host institution for its meticulous preparations in ensuring a successful and memorable event.
Professor Chikodzi said the games go beyond sporting competition by providing a platform for universities to strengthen partnerships, promote teamwork and advance the national development agenda through sport.
"The games provide an opportunity for institutions of higher learning to collaborate, exchange ideas and foster innovation while promoting healthy lifestyles among university staff," he said.
The week-long sporting festival has drawn participation from several state universities, including Midlands State University (MSU), the University of Zimbabwe, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe Open University, National University of Science and Technology, Lupane State University, Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Gwanda State University and Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, among others.
Midlands State University is among the institutions competing across various sporting disciplines, joining other universities in a celebration of excellence, teamwork and institutional collaboration.
The games, running from July 19 to 25 at GZU's Mashava Campus, are expected to feature competition in a range of sporting codes while strengthening relationships among staff from Zimbabwe's institutions of higher learning. Organisers say the tournament continues to grow in stature, reflecting the higher education sector's commitment to promoting wellness, innovation and collaboration in support of Vision 2030.
Held under the theme, "Driving Innovation, Industrialisation and Collaboration Through Sport Towards Vision 2030," this year's edition has been described by organisers as the largest since the games were introduced in 2014, attracting more than 1,000 participants from universities across the country.
Officially opening the tournament, Great Zimbabwe University Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Chikodzi welcomed participants to Mashava and applauded the host institution for its meticulous preparations in ensuring a successful and memorable event.
Professor Chikodzi said the games go beyond sporting competition by providing a platform for universities to strengthen partnerships, promote teamwork and advance the national development agenda through sport.
"The games provide an opportunity for institutions of higher learning to collaborate, exchange ideas and foster innovation while promoting healthy lifestyles among university staff," he said.
The week-long sporting festival has drawn participation from several state universities, including Midlands State University (MSU), the University of Zimbabwe, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe Open University, National University of Science and Technology, Lupane State University, Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Gwanda State University and Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, among others.
Midlands State University is among the institutions competing across various sporting disciplines, joining other universities in a celebration of excellence, teamwork and institutional collaboration.
The games, running from July 19 to 25 at GZU's Mashava Campus, are expected to feature competition in a range of sporting codes while strengthening relationships among staff from Zimbabwe's institutions of higher learning. Organisers say the tournament continues to grow in stature, reflecting the higher education sector's commitment to promoting wellness, innovation and collaboration in support of Vision 2030.
Published
July 20, 2026 at 8:09 AM
