SRC Approves Themba Gorimbo’s Request to Use Zimbabwe National Colours on His Fight Gear
The Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has finally granted Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) athlete Themba Gorimbo permission to use Zimbabwe national colours on his fight gear.
Themba Gorimbo Criticizes Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry, Receives Approval to Feature Zimbabwean Flag on Fight Kit
Themba Gorimbo’s approval to use the Zimbabwean national colours on his fight gear comes after he criticized Minister Kirsty Coventry, the Minister of Sport, Arts, Recreation, and Culture, for not approving his request.
Gorimbo went into a rant, labelling Coventry as the worst Sports Minister the country has ever had. He also accused her of allowing her family and husband to run the Sports department.
SRC Approves Themba Gorimbo’s Request to Represent Zimbabwe with National Colors in MMA Competitions
In a statement, the SRC informed Themba Gorimbo that his request to wear national colours when representing Zimbabwe during Mixed Martial Arts competitions and related events has been approved.
The statement further stipulated that any change to the kit would require approval first.
“I make reference to your application for approval to wear national colours when representing Zimbabwe (as a Mixed Martial Arts athlete) dated 22 February 2024.
The Sports and Recreation Commission is pleased to advise that the Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Hon. Kirsty Coventry, has authorized you to wear the national colours of Zimbabwe during Mixed Martial Arts competitions and related events.
The approved colours are as presented in your application, above. Kindly note that any change in the kit will require our prior approval.
The SRC wishes you all the success in your sporting endeavours,” reads the statement
MMA Star Themba Gorimbo Expresses Joy as Permission to Use Country Flag on Fighting Kit is Granted
Taking to X, Themba Gorimbo expressed his joy at finally being granted permission to use the national colours on his fighting kit. He argued that as a UFC athlete, it feels wonderful to have the country’s flag on his gear.
Themba also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to all those who stood by him and played their part in ensuring that he was granted permission.
“I am truly grateful and happy my voice has been heard, and I get to have my country flag on my fight kit going forward. This is big. As an athlete in @ufc, it feels good to see your country’s flag on your gear. This is part of the story & history. Thank you to everyone who played a part,” he wrote.
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