Coast Region School for Union Volleyball Tourney

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The Citizen (Dar es Salaam)

Imani Makongoro

30 April 2011

Dar es Salaam — Podwell Powel secondary school boys’ team has confirmed participation in this year’s Union Volleyball championship opening at the Mkwakwani Indoor Stadium in Tanga later this month.

This brings to seven the number of teams that have registered for the annual tournament.Tanzania Amateur Volleyball, Association (TAVA) secretary general George John said yesterday that the Coast Region school confirmed its participation in the event on Friday.

The TAVA secretary named the others entries as defending champions Magereza, Jeshi Stars, JKT, Mzinga, Ushirika Moshi, Sanya Stars and Arusha Stars all from Tanzania Mainland.

Also in the list is Zanzibar’s Shangani club, accordintg to John.The winner of this year’s championship will represent Tanzania in the forthcoming Africa championship, which will attract the crème of volleyball teams from various countries across the continent. John admitted that they are running against time to raise Sh8 million to foot various costs pertaining to the Tanga tournament.

“We need at least Sh8 million to make this year’s tournament a success,” he said, adding that none of the institutions they approached for financial support has responded positively so far.

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Coast Region School for Union Volleyball Tourney