1xBet reports support for Zambia's2024 MMA team
A7November2024 article reported that1xBet sponsored Zambia's mixed martial arts team for the2024 IMMAF World Championships in Uzbekistan. The same report set the planned tournament period as5–11November2024. According to iGaming Afrika, the sponsorship involved financial support for the team.
The same outlet named three athletes expected in the lineup. It described Gilbert Ndlovu as an African Championship gold medallist. It also described Miracle Chipito and Abraham Banda as silver medallists from the same event.
What the1xBet statement said
1xBet issued a short statement about the squad, according to iGaming Afrika. The company said it supports the squad and wishes the team luck in the ring. It also said it hoped the team would return from the tournament with a victory.
According to iGaming Afrika, the sponsorship provided financial support for the team. The report tied that backing to the athletes' travel and participation in Uzbekistan. No other terms, amounts or duration were given in the source.
Who was named in the1xBet-backed squad
The iGaming Afrika report listed three medallists from the African Championship among the squad members. The other competitors were described as strong athletes ready to represent Zambia. The report did not name those additional athletes.
- Gilbert Ndlovu — African Championship gold medallist.
- Miracle Chipito — African Championship silver medallist.
- Abraham Banda — African Championship silver medallist.
The source did not report any final results, placings or medals from the IMMAF World Championships itself. As of the7November2024 report, the tournament was still ahead.
Timeline reported by iGaming Afrika
The sponsorship report and the tournament dates appeared in the same article. That article was published on7November2024. The planned tournament period ran from5November to11November2024.
| Item | Detail from the report |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 7November2024 |
| Reported sponsor | 1xBet |
| Supported team | Zambia's MMA team |
| Event | IMMAF World Championships2024 |
| Planned dates | 5–11November2024 |
| Location | Uzbekistan |
Frequently confused details
The report treated the sponsored team as Zambia's national MMA squad for this tournament. It did not state that1xBet organised the event. It also did not state that1xBet selected the athletes. The source presented1xBet only as a sponsor.
The event was the IMMAF World Championships, not the African Championship. The source mentioned the African Championship only to describe the athletes' earlier medals.
What the report did not cover
| Unreported item | Status in the source |
|---|---|
| Final team results | Not reported |
| Number of additional athletes | Not reported |
| Financial amount | Not reported |
| Sponsorship duration | Not reported |
This archive note reflects the7November2024 article. It does not carry any current offer or promotion. Any future Zambian team sponsorships or tournament appearances would appear in separate reports.