At least 12 clubs have confirmed their participation at the inaugural Medwell pre-season tournament scheduled for October 10-11 at Petit Stade. The two-day volleyball tournament, organized by Supra Family, serves as a platform to test clubs' level of preparedness for the 2025-26 national league championship which is scheduled for October 17. “We want to create a platform for volleyball players to test their capabilities ahead of the new season. Our goal is to ensure continuity, not just a one-time event,” said Alphonse Nsengiyumva, one of the tournament organisers who currently heads the conflict resolutions committee at the local volleyball governing body (FRVB). Organisers are also working with with Initiative for Medical Equity and Global Health (IMEGH) to bring the competition to life as part of their dedication to promote health and wellness through sports. Beyond the matches, he said, the tournament will also feature a healthcare professionals’ category, amateur volleyball games, wellness walks, and a blood donation drive. ALSO READ: Ngarambe outlines priorities for next four-year term as FRVB president Although registration remains open, 12 top-tier clubs have so far confirmed that they will attend the tournament. They include Police VC (men and women), Kepler (men and women), Gisagara VC, East African University (men and women), Kigali Volleyball Club (KVC), Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), APR VC (men and women) and Rwanda Energy Group (REG).
