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MOC demands productivity from cycling coaches

A cross-section of facilitators and participants
A cross-section of facilitators and participants

Malawi Olympic Committee (MOC) has challenged cycling coaches who underwent a 10-day technical course at Chiwembe Technical Centre in Blantyre to be proactive in nurturing young athletes if they are to continue receiving the committee’s support.

MOC president Oscar Kanjala said this on Thursday when he closed the course that was facilitated by International Cycling Union (ICU) technical expert Andrew Gillott.

At least 19 out of 22 coaches who took part in the course passed, but Kanjala said the coaches should add value to their accolades by being active on the ground.

“The pass rate shows that you were committed to the training. However, being a good cycling coach does not only mean passing examinations, but rather producing results in the field.

“Cycling is a hot sport that requires hard work to excel. It is the coaches’ responsibility to produce excellent athletes. We are being accused of not being serious with the sport,” Kanjala said.

Cycling Federation of Malawi (CFM) president Andrew Mkwezalamba concurred with Kanjala that the coaches should use their newly acquired knowledge to bring solutions to technical problems cyclists experience in the country.

One of the participants, Thokozile Kamwachale, who is chairperson for the Youth Cycling Development Committee, said they would impart skills gained to cyclists on the ground. She, however, said scarcity of standard cycling equipment would be a major setback.

“The training has sharpened our skills. We hope to produce the best riders for the imminent international competitions. But we can only realise our dreams if we are provided more equipment such as bicycles,” said Kamwachale.

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