Over century of teams expected at 2023 Eldoret City Volleyball

More than 100 teams are expected to grace the second edition of the Eldoret City Volleyball tournament penciled for November 30 to December 3 at the Eldoret National Polytechnic in Uasin Gishu County.

The event whose inaugural edition happened in December last year will be looking to unlock higher heights and discover more talents in the region.

Kenya Defence Forces and Kenya Pipeline bagged the men and women titles of the inaugural Eldoret City Open Volleyball Tournament that was held at the Eldoret Sports Club on 4 and 5 December 2022.

What makes this year's edition even more thrilling is the presence of international teams. So far two teams from Uganda and one from Tanzania have confirmed participation.

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Speaking during a colorful launch held at the county's headquarters, Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) deputy president Paul Bitok noted that they were still in talks with a team from Ethiopia and Rwanda.

"We are ready to kick off. Other teams from Uganda, Tanzania. Still in talks with a team from Ethiopia and Rwanda," Bitok offered.

The deputy president further thanked the Uasin Gishu County government for supporting the event, adding that it would help nurture talents in the athletics-rich county.

"We are expecting a hundred teams and above. We have greatly improved from last year's edition," he told the press.

On his side, the head of the devolved unit Hon. Jonathan Chelilim assured that his administration would leave no stone unturned in ensuring a successful second edition of the tournament.

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He further pledged to construct an indoor arena in the county to hasten talent growth.

The tournament will be curtain raised with KVF national league matches that will be played at the same venue.