BY NONTSETSELELO DLAMINI (INTERN)
MANZINI – Southern African Nazarene University (SANU) emerged champions of the ETISA Mulasport Tournament after defeating Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT) in a hard-fought final that showcased the growing competitiveness of university sport in Eswatini.
The final saw the two institutions battle intensely for top honours, with SANU ultimately holding their nerve to secure the championship title and cap off an impressive tournament campaign.
The victory marks another significant achievement for SANU in university sport, with students and staff celebrating the triumph as a reflection of teamwork, discipline, and determination on the competitive stage. Throughout the tournament, both SANU and Limkokwing displayed strong performances, attracting support from students and sports enthusiasts who turned out to witness the intervarsity showdown.
The competition formed part of broader efforts to strengthen student participation in sport and encourage talent development within tertiary institutions. University sports continue to play an important role in Eswatini by promoting healthy lifestyles, leadership, teamwork, and youth development among students. Intervarsity tournaments also provide athletes with opportunities to showcase their abilities while representing their institutions on competitive platforms.
SANU has increasingly built a reputation for balancing academic excellence with extracurricular achievement, including sports development and student engagement initiatives. According to information published by the university, SANU’s mission focuses on transformational leadership, community service, and holistic student development.
The tournament final against Limkokwing was closely contested, with both teams demonstrating determination and resilience before SANU eventually secured the decisive victory. Supporters praised the level of competition and sportsmanship displayed during the encounter.
Observers within the education and sporting sectors have also highlighted the growing importance of university tournaments in nurturing talent and strengthening relationships between institutions through sport and recreation.
The triumph adds to the institution’s growing presence in university sport and provides another proud moment for its student community as the university continues investing in student activities beyond the classroom.
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