Malawi Olympic Committee (MOC) President, Oscar Kanjala, defeated his Mozambican counterpart Marcelino Macome 18-9 to claim the Vice Presidency of the Confederation of Southern African National Olympic Committees (Cosanoc) in South Africa on Sunday.
Kanjala said by voting for him, the delegates demonstrated their trust in Malawi’s ability to help in sports development in the region.
“I am very excited with the results of the vote. The honour is for Malawi. I will make sure that I represent my country well in executing my duties,” Kanjala explained, adding that he will work with other olympic committees to help Malawi with technical expertise.
“Countries such as South Africa have high performance coaches and top facilities for their athletes. Others such as Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe have also attained glory at Olympic and Commonwealth games. I will use my position to tap from their resources for the benefit of Malawi.”
He said his ultimate goal is to ensure that Malawian athletes win medals in major competitions.
The elections saw Botswana’s Negroes Kosietsile winning the regional body’s presidency whereas his countryman, Tuelo Serufho, got the post of Secretary General.
Zambia’s Mirriam Moyo was voted Treasurer with Zombodza Magagula (Swaziland), Matlohang Ramaqopo (Lesotho) and Admire Masenda (Zimbabwe) elected as Executive Committee members.
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