Faculty of Engineering shines in Poly Principal’s Trophy

It was all cheering by the engineers in making at the Polytechnic campus in the Main Lecture Theatre while receiving their first prize as champions of the principal’s trophy at the Polytechnic a constituent college of the University of Malawi (UNIMA).

Teñthañi preseñtiñg a certificate to Eugeñe Fiañder Chiñkhandwe
Teñthañi preseñtiñg a certificate to Eugeñe Fiañder Chiñkhandwe
Dr Thole presentiñg a certificate to Chifuñiro Ñjala
Dr Thole presentiñg a certificate to Chifuñiro Ñjala
Eñgiñeeriñg studeñts pose for a photo after receiviñg a certificate
Eñgiñeeriñg studeñts pose for a photo after receiviñg a certificate

The tournament had been taking place for two weeks starting from April 05, 2015 and it involved all sporting disciplines.

It involved all the five faculties; Engineering, Commerce, Education and Media Studies, Applied Sciences and Built Environment.

The members of staff were also honoured by their inclusion in the tournament but they never won any game in any of the sporting activities.

Overall, Engineering became first followed by the Built Environment then the Applied Sciences, Commerce, Education and Media Studies and lastly the members of staff.

The Dean of Students Dr Thole speaking at the prize presentation on behalf of the college’s Principal Professor Grant Kululanga, said that it is important for the students to be involved in the sporting activities since they become healthy and sport is part of the education.

“Being at Poly doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be in class all time, you need to be taking part in the extra-curricular activities to stay fit,”said Thole

At the event, there was also the Sports Administrator, Chifundo Tenthani and he emphasized that the students had behaved well throughout the tournament and there was no trouble at all as many had anticipated.

“Previously, some students had been causing problems during the tournament and that made the administration to lose interest in sponsoring the tournament further,” said Tenthani

“This time it was well organised and the members of staff were privileged to take part in it though they never won any game”.

Sports Director at the College, Jonathan Malunje said that the sponsorship took long to be given to the organizing committee and that had started to put off the participants but in the end all was sorted out.

“People had started losing hope but it was my duty to push harder so that the tournament wouldn’t fail,” said Malunje

At the awarding ceremony, some students were being recognised for various activities and positions. Some of the students were; Eugene Fiander Chinkhandwe as a long serving Poly FC Manager, Emmanuel Chisaka as the most valuable player for men’s football, Chifuniro Njala as the most valuable player in netball and lastly Orama Mitinda as the most valuable player in women’s football.

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Anaphi
Anaphi
9 years ago

LOL!!! I thought they have invented some kind of a special ball for football. Misplaced priorities, resources.

lesta
lesta
9 years ago

Engeneers shining in football? This is bulshit,this country is hopeless

ujeni
9 years ago

We dont have Engineers in Malawi. Polytechnic is churning out fake Engineers. Look at our cities, they look and they that they dont have Engineers. Just smoking and drinking and they call themselves Engineers. Useless lot

Issa Kabudula
Issa Kabudula
9 years ago

iNENSO I WAS THINKING NDIONA CHIGAYO CHANSIMA – TALKING OF FOOTBALL FOR ENGINEERS? BROTHERS WATITAYILA NTHAWI – REPORTING YANU SINABWELE BWINO.

mwika
mwika
9 years ago

I agree with teacher, except for the swearing words. Engineering shinning in sports? Lo!!!

Anusa Wisiki
Anusa Wisiki
9 years ago

Invent some little tools for Malawians that will change their lives.Displaying some little piece of paper on the wall like that photo of your old departed grandfather is just a waste of time.Learn to be creative and innovative.Dont just fix some old machines from some foreign lands and making noise that you are fledged engineers.

Chintebwe
Chintebwe
9 years ago

Ateacher its part of education not rubbish. Physical means doing things physicaly so need education

gisdasho
gisdasho
9 years ago

what is the relevance of this article abale

Teacher
9 years ago

Rubbish! I thought you were saying they have invented something or they participated in something more academic! Spare us from this bullshit. This is not worth for the nation’s attention

kaphirintiwa
kaphirintiwa
9 years ago
Reply to  Teacher

what can malawian engineers build amwene? they only know how to fill potholes every rainy season.

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