KAVC International Meet big and better after NSSF twists
NSSF MD Byarugaba (L) speaking at the media launch of the tournament. KAVC vice president Diana Agaba listens. Photo by ISMAIL KEZAALA
What you need to know:
Volleyball. The winner of the event will pocket $1,000 (about Shs3.3m) with the first runner-up and second runner-up pocketing $500 (Shs1.65m) and $300 (Shs990,000) respectively.
KAMPALA. The Kampala Amateur Volleyball Club (KAVC) International tournament returns for its 19th edition this weekend with a complete makeover after National Social Security Fund (NSSF) pumped Shs70m into the annual event.
The package includes Shs45m for organising the event with the rest going to be publicity.
The meet expected to run at three venues namely Lugogo, Namboole and Mubs Nakawa has attracted up to 16 clubs from Rwanda, Burundi and Kenya, who have all been perennial participants, and debutants from DRC and South Sudan with more foreign teams expected to confirm by Friday.
After handing over the package, NSSF managing director Richard Byarugaba advised KAVC to make good use of the funds. “We as NSSF urge KAVC to put the package to good use so that we can have a good show that will leave everyone contented at the end,” he said. KAVC will celebrate 45 years of existence at the event.
