Kabaddi World Cup fever grips Dar schools

IN a bid to have a strong team for the Kabaddi World Cup finals Tanzania Kabaddi Sports Association (TKSA) has introduced the sport in Primary and Secondary schools and the move has started to yield fruits.

TKSA, through its Chairman Abdallah Nyoni, said that is part of its commitment to strengthening the sport’s youth development programmes in both types of schools.

Adding, Nyoni said the investment it implemented in schools will help develop the passion for the game in children countrywide.

Nyoni made the revelation during the Kabaddi Bonanza organised by the Buffalo team and involved teams from various schools and colleges based in Dar es Salaam.

The organiser’s Buffalo team welcomed teams from the St Joseph University of Tanzania, High Mountain View Secondary School, and Mlangeni Primary and Secondary schools.

Speaking with the Daily News’, Nyoni noted they have plans to scout players who will impact the game in the next two years

Insisting these players have a chance to become more competent and build a solid national team to proudly represent the country in the global level events

“Due to efforts done by the association in developing the sport to the talented young players, we hope they will be more competent in the next two years and develop a solid national team.

Increasing the number of individuals in the game will open employment opportunities for the youth, like in soccer and boxing.

Youth will become financially independent, boosting the country’s economy,” he noted.

While addressing this, he has called on sports stakeholders to support the game’s development, especially the youth teams.

On her part, the High Mountain View Sports Teacher, Rehema Mgunda said the festival is aimed at developing the Kabaddi game in schools, colleges, and universities.

She also urged Kabaddi to be involved in the Inter-primary and secondary school games, providing an excellent chance for the players to participate fully by showing their talents.