Solwezi Municipal Council is among over 35 Local Authorities in the Country taking part in the annual Zambia Local Authorities Sports Association (ZALASA) tournament which is being hosted by Mansa District of Luapula Province.
The Council is participating in seven disciplines and these are:
Volleyball
Football
Chess
Tug of War
Netball
Marathon
Pool
Despite reaching Mansa today and fatigued, the Council has started on a good note with the Volleyball team winning both games played against Mufulira and Kapiri Mposhi Councils 2-0 respectively.
The netball team succumbed to a 22:10 loss against Choma Municipal Council while the football team settled for a 0-0 draw.
Prior to the games, His Worship the Mayor Mr Remmy Kalepa addressed the participants and encouraged them to put in their best in order to get positive results.
He also played Chess against a participant from Lufwanyama Town Council.
The official opening of the ZALASA tournament is slated for tomorrow after which the games will continue through to Friday 14th July, 2023.
