Various foreign players will take part in the Rwanda National Beach Volleyball Tour, as the third phase of the competition kicks off this weekend at Rubavu beach.
The three-day event has attracted 14 men's teams and 13 women's teams.
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Jean-Claude Byiringiro, Executive Secretary of Rwanda Volleyball Federation (FRVB), said the inclusion of foreign players marks a key milestone in the tournament’s growth, as it enhances the country’s recognition at the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).
Women’s teams:
Notable Rwandan pairs include Elisabeth Ijeoma and Jenipher; Denyse Uwingabire and Olive Nzamukosha; Lydivine Giramata and Hyacinthe Ingabire (RRA); Valentine Munezero and Benitha Mukandayisenga, Sharon Amito and Penelope Musabyimana (APR); and several others from Kepler and Police WVC.
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The Tanzanian duos are Lulinda Uweza with Heldegarda Marwa and Salma Kumtungwa with Hamza Mgeni.
Men’s teams:
Among the local players are Ivan Bagabe and Fidele Leon Mugisha; Wilckif Dusenge and John Nkurunziza; Cedrick Kageruka and Oboke Marino (Kepler VC); and multiple pairs from Police VC and APR VC.
Tanzania will be represented by Omary Bure with David Neeke, and Abbasi Ussi with Hamis Hamis.