MALAWI 3RD NATIONAL FINALS IN DRAUHTS 64
The Association of Draughts in Malawi ADMA in accordance with its calendar of events will from 29 May (arrival) to 1st June (Departure) 2015 hold the fiercest tournament in Draughts64, Pool rules. The tournament will be hosted in Mzuzu City at Mphatso Motel in the Northern region of Malawi.
It was a long and tough going for those who made it to the finals. The journey began at district level and those who made it, qualified for the regional showcase where only 10 players were supposed to go through. 30 players from three regions will converge to crash for Malawi top ten positions. The top ten will qualify for the international Championship that ADMA is intending to host later this year which is likely to involve 4 countries, Malawi (host), Zambia, Zimbabwe and Uganda. These countries confirmed participation.
The National Tournament of the year is largely financially supported by the Government of Malawi through Malawi National Council of Sports, It has a total budget of K1000000 (2300 USD)
The first National Championship in 2013 was won by Ganizani Vincent Majawa with an astounding undefeated record and was expected to travel to Russia to represent Malawi, a journey which flopped due to financial issues. In the second National showcase, thus in 2014 Ganizani did not participate for no apparent reasons and consequently got banned for a year. Enock Makoka Banda emerged winner with another unbeaten record.
This year like last year 3 champions from the three regions entered into place of sponsors thus they will be fully sponsored on their journey to National Finals, this is a deliberate plan to motivate players to always strive for the most top position.
The following are National finalists
Southern Region
Position Player District
1 Zalimba Chingoni Blantyre
2 Jalasi Matiyasi Blantyre
3 Chikondi Matope Blantyre
4 Ganizani Majawa Blantyre
5 Ezara Kaphiri Kwete Blantyre
6 Lyson Njati Blantyre
7 Sandram Maonga Balaka
8 Aaron Kayuni Blantyre
9 Dicksy Geremu Blantyre
10 Kondwani Jali Blantyre
Central Region
Position Player District
1 Enock Makoka Banda Lilongwe
2 Madalitso Thom Lilongwe
3 Richard Mataka Mchinji
4 Lucius Kholowa Lilongwe
5 Laurece Jussab Lilongwe
6 Bonifesi Banda Mchinji
7 Petros Kaliyapa Lilongwe
8 Kenson Msonda Mchinji
9 Aubrey Banda Salima
10 Nelson Nguluwe Lilongwe
Northern Region
Position Player District
1 Moses Winesi Mzimba
2 Prince Mkandawire Mzimba
3 Isaac Nyirongo Mzuzu
4 Thumbiko Mhone Mzuzu
5 Jack Nyirenda Mzuzu
6 Fishani Mbendera Mzuzu
7 Isaiah Kumwenda Rumphi
8 Zea Mays Ng’oma Mzuzu
9 Enest Kawonga Rumphi
10 Henry Banda Mzuzu
Compiled by Suzgo Alpha Nkhoma – General Secretary for ADMA
