Educators shine at tourney

The inaugural Kavango Annual Teachers Tournament (KATT) concluded at the Rundu Sports Stadium on Sunday, with the Ncuncuni circuit winning the soccer category, while Kambimba circuit won the netball competition.The tournament kicked off on Saturday, bringing together all 13 circuits in the education ministry from both the Kavango East and Kavango West regions to compete for top honours in soccer, netball and volleyball.Ncuncuni won the soccer category after beating Mukwe circuit in the finals, while Bunya took the third position and Kandjimi ended fourth position.In the netball category, Mukwe came second, while Shinyungwe circuit took third position and Rundu circuit came fourth.Ncuncuni walked away with N$5 000, a floating trophy and gold medals in the soccer category, while Mukwe received N$3 500 and silver medals. Bunya went home with N$2 250 and the bronze medals. Kandjimi was given N$2 250 as well.In netball, Kambimba circuit won N$1 400 plus a floating trophy and gold medals, while Mukwe received N$1 000 and silver medals. Shinyungwe circuit took third place and N$700 as well as bronze medals, while Rundu circuit took fourth place and N$500.In the volleyball category, the Mukwe and Ndiyona circuits progressed to the finals.They were left all-square during the match, when the light deteriorated. The situation led to the two circuits sharing the first and second prize monies, walking away with N$1 050 each. Shinyungwe circuit came third, walking away with N$700. Organising committee chairperson Paulus Mutangara said he was satisfied, saying the tournament was a success as they achieved what they hoped to - bringing all 13 circuits in the two regions together.“The main purpose of the tournament was to bring teachers from both regions together, which will encourage school learners to love sport, as sport bring people together.”Mutangara thanked the sponsors of the event, including First National Bank, Standard Bank and Rapids FM, for the support.NAMPA

Educators shine at tourney

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