The Zambian Golf Team from the Southern region has emerged victorious in the Vivo Energy, North vs South Golf Tournament in Lusaka, sponsored to a tune of K1.2 Million.
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‎The South, who inflicted revenge on the North that won last year, scored 26 points to their counterparts’ 14.
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The North vs South Tournament, which pits the best golfers from both regions against each other, was for the second year running after a 28 year absence.
Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, Elvis Nkandu, has urged the golfing fraternity to work closely with local authorities in identifying young talent.
The media reports that, Nkandu, in a speech read on his behalf by Director Sports, Gibson Muyaule at the prize giving ceremony in Lusaka, further explained that local authorities have been given the mandate to handle grass root sports.
The Minister observed that young golfers are the future of the sport, hence, the need to place importance on identifying and nurturing the talents.
Nkandu also described sport as a vital part of national development.
He added that golf is a career path, business and national asset which is no longer just a mere pastime which must be taken seriously.
Speaking at the same event, Zambia Golf Union (ZGU) President, Greg Lubesha, thanked Vivo Energy for reviving the tournament.
Lubesha also called for more investment in the sport.
Meanwhile, Vivo Energy Managing Director, Edward Walugembe, pledged the firm’s continued sponsorship in next year’s edition.
Walugembe also paid tribute to Zambia Golf Union for hosting a successful event.
