Four countries will compete in the CAVB Zone V Beach Volleyball Championship. The championship serves off today.
Hosts Uganda will battle Kenya, Burundi and South Sudan in the Entebbe Tour, which has attracted nine men’s pairs and eight women’s pairs.
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Speaking at the technical meeting, Local Organising Committee chairman Moses Opio welcomed the participating teams and confirmed South Sudan’s debut at the championship.
“South Sudan is making its debut in this championship. We were waiting and expecting Somalia, but unfortunately, they failed to make it due to logistical issues,” Opio said.
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Somalia’s absence leaves Uganda, Kenya, Burundi and South Sudan to battle for honours at the event.
“We have set up a vibrant Local Organizing Committee. We previously hosted a successful Africa Nations Championship qualifier and we are banking on that experience to deliver a top-notch event,” he said. He also thanked the participating countries for accepting the invitation.
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“As the federation, I would like to thank all the countries who recognized and honored this invitation,” the representative said.
The men’s competition has three pools. Pool A features Burundi 2, Uganda 1 and Kenya 1; Pool B has Uganda 2, South Sudan 1 and Kenya 2; while Pool C comprises Kenya 3, Kenya 4 and Burundi 1.
In the women’s competition, Pool A has South Sudan 1, Kenya 2, Burundi 2 and Uganda 1. Pool B features Burundi 1, Kenya 3, Kenya 1 and Uganda 2.
Uganda’s men are scheduled to face South Sudan in Pool A at 4pm, while the women will take on Burundi in Pool B.
The Entebbe Tour is part of the CAVB Zone V Beach Tour, which also features stops in Bujumbura, Mombasa and Dar es Salaam.
The championship offers USD 3,000 in prize money, approximately UGX 11 million, and valuable ranking points that will carry forward to the next leg of the tour. With no previous regional rankings for this edition, all teams start on a fresh slate.
Source: ChampionSport Reporter
