Upcoming marathon sensation who is set to compete in Algeria is appealing for $4 000 for airfare and upkeep during the week long distance competitions to be held in the north African country.
Douglas Machingauta aka Sensei Douglas trainee, Evans Kereke (form 3) from All-Stars Christian College, located at Sikato Farm near Nemanwa is scheduled to leave for Algiers in June for the competitions which begin on June 14.
Phainos Mugura, the college’s director said preparations are in full swing and the boy is raring to go.
“We have been training for these competitions since the beginning of the year and we are ready to raise the country’s flag high,” said Mugura.
Evans will compete in Africa Junior Championship 1 500m and 5 000m categories.
Mugura who will accompany the young athlete said they have a rich history of participating in international events including the prestigious annual Council of Southern Africa Secondary Schools Association (COSSASA) since 2011.
Sir Douglas has been training 35 boys and girls, in karate as it is a vital way of preparing the kids for any field event including athletics.
“Through Sensei Douglas’s expertise, Evans Kereke (Form 3) and Marvelous Yobe (Form 1) are doing well in their athletics and are seeking sponsorship to attend international competitions in Namibia and Algeria,” said the school sports director, Phainos Mugura.
“He has inspired our students positively in terms of fitness during his two sessions per week,” he added.
The Mid-week Watch confirmed that Sir Douglas has also extended his services to the community, where some individuals from the trading center attend aerobics and karate sessions for free.
The Director went on to say that Sir Douglas is a hardworking trainer, focused, committed, and has good attention skills.
“I offer these lessons in rural areas for exposure, kicking out the drug pandemic in the nation, after vigorous aerobics, school kids will not have time for drugs, and it also helps to fight other ailments like asthma.
“I’m appealing to the Ministry of Education to introduce some exercises in schools, especially for kids in special classes, to help them be like others,” said Sir Douglas.
Douglas also emphasized the need for recreational halls in rural areas to help people with disabilities and give them hope through aerobics classes.
