Beverly Bizeki
Over 100 participants are expected at the Masvingo pool tournament organised by Masvingo Pool Association (MAPA) at Manhede Bar this coming Saturday.
Speaking to TellZim News, MAPA Marketing Officer Tawanda Chemutsanga said the association had members drawn from four districts, namely Masvingo District Pool Association (MADPA), Lowveld, Nyika and Zaka.
“The provincial tournament will have at least 50 participants from MADPA then Lowveld, Zaka and Nyika Pool Association clubs will have at least 10 participants each,” said Chemutsanga.
Registration prices for the tournament are pegged at US$10 for men and US$5 for ladies, a development meant to promote women’s participation.
“Pool is an upcoming sport which has always been associated with men hence we have reduced the registration price for women so that we get more women to participate in the sport,” he said.
Registration will start at 0900 hours and the tournament will kick off at 1000 hours and participants will be expected to dress formally.
On prizes the first position will walk away with a prize of US$250, the second will get US$150, third will get US$100, and fourth will get US$50 while those on fifth position to eighth position will get US$20.
The association was launched in 2010 but stopped operating due to financial challenges and it is being revived.
This year’s tournament will be held under the theme ‘say no to drug abuse’.
