This archive report was first published on 8 October 2021.
On October 16-17, the Heroes Community Volleyball Tournament will be held at Koitalel University Grounds in Nandi County, with the event attracting over 50 teams locally and internationally.
The tournament, launched in Nairobi on Wednesday, has been welcomed by the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF), which sees it as an opportunity to give back to the society that has produced many talented volleyball players.
According to Malkia Strikers head coach Paul Bitok, the tournament has three main objectives: to remember the legends who have been in the sport for a long time, to honour and recognise sportsmen and women who have made the Rift Valley region proud, and to nurture junior and youth talents.
"The other aim is to use it to nurture junior and youth talents as they are the feeders to the national teams in the near future," said Bitok.
The event has attracted significant sponsorship, with Yokora Sports, Mizuno, Nairobi Sports House, and the KVF all on board. Nandi County Senator Samson Cherargei and Chesumei Member of Parliament Wilson Kogo have also contributed Sh100,000 and Sh50,000 respectively.
"This competition will minimise tension now that the campaigns for the General elections are starting to heat up," said KVF vice chairman Charles Nyaberi.
Published on October 8, 2021.
