By Chisomo Phiri
Essential Tours and Travel Bureau given a female top short distance runner Asimenye Simwaka K1 million for winning bronze medal in 200 metres women category at the Senior African Athletics Championship in Cameroon recently.
The company made a symbolic handover on Tuesday after hosting Simwaka to a dinner at Presidential Hotel in Lilongwe.
In an interview with local media,Essential Tours Managing Director Chris Luwayo said the gesture is aimed at motivating athletes.
“Her performance has really impressed us and this K1 million donation is a motivation to her so as she keeps working hard,” he said.
In her remarks, Simwaka hailed the company for the gesture.
“I am very thankful for this reward. This is so encouraging and I promise to work extra hard,” said Simwaka.
The multi-talented athlete set new national and personal record after 23.05 to finish third.
She finished third behind Ivory Coast duo of Jessika Lauren Maca Gbai and Maboundu Kone.
