Zimbabwe has denied reports that it sent a delegation of seven athletes and 67 officials to the Paris 2024 Olympics. According to Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC) President Thabani Gonye, Team Zimbabwe consists of just 17 people, including both athletes and officials.

Gonye clarified that the delegation comprises seven athletes and eight officials, with himself and the Chief Executive Officer of the ZOC, Marlene Chiedza Gadzirayi, being the only non-technical officials on the team.

He noted that while many Zimbabweans are in Paris for various reasons, they are not part of the official delegation for the Games. “We are aware that there are many other technical officials, dignitaries invited to the games directly to officiate and as guests, and many other hundreds of Zimbabweans in Paris in various capacities, some to support our team at the Games, who as ZOC we can’t account and comment on,” Gonye said, as quoted by Chronicles Zimbabwe.

Gonye emphasized that these individuals are not part of Team Zimbabwe’s official delegation but are welcome to cheer on the athletes.

Athletes:

• Isaac Mpofu, Rutendo Nyahora (marathon)
• Stephen Cox (rowing)
• Tapiwa Makarawu, Makanakaishe Charamba (200m sprint)
• Denilson Cyprianos (swimming 200m backstroke)
• Paige van Der Westhuizen (100m freestyle)

Technical Officials:

• Chef de Mission – Ringisai Mapondera
• Admin and Welfare – Sipiwe Nyamande
• Physiotherapist – Abigail Mnikwa
• Track & Field Coach – Henry Tabarie
• Marathon Coach – Benson Chauke
• Swimming Coach – Masi Takaedza
• Rowing Coach – Franz Imfield
• Rowing Manager – Andrew Lorimer