Helene Mpinganjira feeling better in UK

Malawi Olympic Committee (MOC) general secretary Helene Mpinganjira is feeling better in the United Kingdom where she was hospitalised during the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Mpinganjira was, on doctors’ advice, unable to return with the Malawi Olympic team on August 12 after suffering an asthma attack, MOC president Oscar Kanjala confirmed on Wednesday.

“There is no cause for alarm. She is not in serious condition. She should be returning home in a few days’ time,” said Kanjala.

Kanjala had no details of the name of the hospital where Mpinganjira is admitted to. Kanjala said the Local Organising Committee (LOC) “takes charge when officials and athletes are taken ill.”