Zimbabwean Sprinters Tapiwanashe Makarawu and Makanakaishe Charamba Shine at Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships
Zimbabwe’s Tapiwanashe Makarawu put on a stellar performance at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, winning heat 2 of the 200m event in 19.91 seconds.
His blistering time not only secured him a spot in the semifinals but also underlined his status as one of the fastest men in the competition.
Charamba Advances After Strong Performance
Fellow Zimbabwean sprinter Makanakaishe Charamba also advanced to the semifinals after finishing second in heat 5 of the 200m.
His solid run means Zimbabwe will be represented by two athletes in the next round, boosting the nation’s hopes for a medal in Tokyo.
Also Read: Zimbabwe’s Pride: Charamba and Makarawu Make History, Qualify For 200m Final at Paris Olympics
Zimbabwe Doubles Its Chances in the 200m
With both Makarawu and Charamba through to the semifinals, Zimbabwe has doubled its chances of securing a podium finish in the men’s 200m event. Their progress highlights the growing strength of the country’s sprinting talent on the global stage.
Fans Celebrate as Makarawu and Charamba Fly the Zimbabwean Flag High
Zimbabweans have flooded social media with congratulatory messages for Tapiwanashe Makarawu and Makanakaishe Charamba following their outstanding performances at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships.
Many expressed immense pride in seeing the two sprinters carry the national flag with distinction, with fans describing the moment as historic and inspiring.
Supporters praised both athletes for making the nation proud and wished them the best of luck as they head into the semifinals.
Here are some of the comments;
@Epiphania Hapiness Madzonga
Congratulations champ yooh l was sitting at the edge of my chair 
screaming yooh Makarawu anomhanya ..Congratulations again to Makanakaishe you made it matiProudhisa
@Plaxedes Bonzo;
Well done Tapiwanashe Makarawu, congrats 
@Sekai Masona;
Congratulations boys we are proud of you 
@Shellie Muparaki;
Congratulations Makarawu and Charamba 
@Albert Mirirayi Chekayi;
And Makanakaishe Charamba also finishes 2nd in his heat qualifying to the next stage. Well done boys rangu. matidadisa
@Paul Leftee Kurichengera;
Makarawu & Charamba representing the country at the highest level zvopedza izvi
Welldone vanawevhu mati proudisa 
@Moreblessing Jofisi;
Wooow congratulations to them 
wish them the best of luck
@Kudzai Maziriri;
Wow wooow woooow congratulations Makanakaishe 
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