The Malawi Olympic Committee (MOC) has presented Olympic Solidarity scholarships to six individual athletes, marking a major step in preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The beneficiaries are Asimenye Simwaka (Athletics), Joseph Phiri (Taekwondo), Chikondi Kathewera (Judo), Areneo David and Mark Abel (Archery), and Luka Smit (Swimming).
MOC President Hon. Jappie Mhango encouraged the athletes to remain disciplined and committed, emphasizing that any form of indiscipline could affect their scholarships, which come with strict performance and qualification standards.
Asimenye Simwaka, who will train in Portugal, shared his excitement: “I am grateful for this opportunity and will work extremely hard to make Malawi proud!”
The MOC remains committed to supporting athletes, promoting excellence, and preparing Malawi’s champions for the global stage.