The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has unveiled the 26th edition of the Kampala Amateur Volleyball Club (KAVC) International tournament aimed at showcasing and promoting Uganda’s local sports talent.
The highly anticipated annual NSSF KAVC Tournament is set to host 30 teams of both men and women from local and foreign clubs from four countries including Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Uganda.
Speaking at the launch of the tournament during a press conference held at Lugogo Indoor Stadium in Kampala today under the theme: Championing Better Community Health and Behavior through Sports,
Barbra Arimi Teddy, the NSSF Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs said that the Fund is proud to witness the growth of Volleyball in Uganda, through its partnership with KAVC spanning over 15 years.
‘’The tournament as the premier volleyball league in the East African region, hosts top clubs from countries such as Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and DRC among others. This exposure has allowed Ugandan teams to engage in top-level competition in the region, further enriching the skills of local talent,” she said
KAVC President, Irene Kiconco said that the tournament will this year be held at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium and Hockey grounds.
She added that this year’s edition will feature corporate teams and the involvement of secondary schools, expanding the tournament’s reach and engagement.
