The Zimbabwe University Sport (ZUS) Cluster 3 games in Bindura became a measure of what sustained preparation can deliver, with medals in swimming, a bronze in taekwondo, a competitive showing in golf for an institution in its tenth year of academic excellence.

Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (MSUAS) took part in the games hosted by Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE), which ended on 24 October 2026.

BUSE Vice-Chancellor Professor E Mwenje, who was Guest of Honour at the opening and closing ceremonies, was represented by the Dean of Students, Mr Mazodze.

Mazodze praised the athletes for coming together with a shared purpose. He said the games were not only about winning medals and trophies, but also a platform to showcase talent, build discipline, practise teamwork, form friendships that outlast the competition.

MSUAS went to Bindura with one main aim: to place MSUAS firmly on the university sport map.

Swimming produced the university’s strongest results, with one gold medal, four silver medals and one bronze medal.

Nyasha Chagwambare set the pace, winning gold in the 200m backstroke, then silver in the 50m backstroke, 50m breaststroke, 100m backstroke.

Tadiwanashe Unati Ndangana followed with silver in the 200m freestyle, then bronze in the 100m freestyle.

In taekwondo, Tinashe Mwareya won bronze in the lightweight category (52-58kg).

In golf MSUAS, finished in third position earning a bronze medal.

MSUAS competed with discipline, gave a good account of itself, then returned from Bindura with its athletes’ heads held high.

Taking part in university sport continues to strengthen the institution’s sporting profile as well as its place among universities across the country.