The UMSSA Sports festival which took place on Saturday, March 30, 2019, was held under the theme, “We are one, We are many, We are Malawians.”

The tournament had eight participating team from all four University of Malawi constituent colleges, MAFCO, Malawi University of science and Technology (MUST) and Old Mutual who also pumped in K 1, 600, 000  sponsorship.

The Poly Darts team finished with Seven points, while their opponents Chancellor college came second with six points. 

 MAFCO Darts team received Bronze medal with four points on while MUST sank without any point.

Speaking during opening ceremony, UMSSA president, Dr Bernard Thole, hailed MAFCO for hosting the tournament. Thole further thanked Old Mutual for its support and participation in inter-varsity games.

He explained that they have chosen this year’s inter-varsity theme to stop those who discriminate others because of various differences.

“We have chosen this theme, ‘We are one, We are many, We are Malawians’ because we wanted to show our oneness.  We all need to protect, enjoy and appreciate it together, despite being different in our culture, religion, gender, colour, and even in our actions,” he explained.

 The Old Mutual Operations Manager, George Sambo expressed his gratitude towards the tournament as their company believes in social responsibility to the society. 

Sambo further said these events encourage members of society to indulge themselves in exercises as they help them to have healthier bodies.

On his part, the guest of honour who is also the Principal of Chancellor College, Professor Richard Tambulasi, thanked UNIMA vice-chancellor for allowing him to represent him at the function.

Tambulasi further said that various universities in Malawi cherish sporting activities for their staff and students so that they should be energetic.

He further thanked organisers and sponsors of the festival for the support rendered.

The Polytechnic Pool team received a silver medal as they finished second whilst, Volleyball team finished fourth.

Furthermore, Polytechnic athletes have received gold, silver and bronze medals, while Bawo game representative received a silver medal.

Finally, both netball and football teams were booted out in group stages of the tournament.