CALISTHENICS DISPLAY AT TRADE FAIR

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The Zambia National Service (ZNS) is set to stage its first-ever calisthenics display at the upcoming Zambia International Trade Fair (ZITF), with Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff Major General Reuben Mwewa expressing confidence in the troops’ readiness after an impressive review parade at Wilford J. Funjika Training School.

Maj Gen Mwewa commended the soldiers for their discipline, teamwork, and high morale, noting they had achieved in two weeks what had originally been scheduled as a four-week training programme.

“I have seen the product and outcome of your two weeks of rehearsal, a product I can confidently say was supposed to be achieved in four weeks. But because of the zeal that you and your instructors have put in, you have done it in just two weeks,” he said.

He described the troops’ coordination and synchronized movements as highly impressive, attributing the success to exceptional teamwork and alertness.

Maj Gen Mwewa reminded the soldiers not to become complacent, stressing that their performance will be historic as it will be the first calisthenics display ever staged at the Trade Fair since its inception in 1966.

“Don’t relax, because where you are going to display these drills, they have never seen calisthenics performed in real time. It will be the first time that the Copperbelt Province will witness such a display since the Trade Fair began nearly 60 years ago,” he said.

He urged the contingent to refine the few areas needing improvement and deliver a memorable performance that would inspire pride among the people of the Copperbelt.

“You are history makers, and that understanding must give you extra morale. You, the troops on parade today, will forever be remembered,” Maj Gen Mwewa added.