Mayoral tourney to uplift Aranos
The third edition of a social event that combines soccer and netball, as well as cultural performances and dance, will be held in Aranos soon.
The town of Aranos will host the third edition of what has become known as the Mayoral Tournament from 30 March to 2 April.
The annual tournament will attract exciting teams from around Aranos.
Speaking to Nampa on Monday, Elden Kuhanga said since December 2015, when he was sworn in as Aranos mayor, he started thinking of fundraising projects and activities to help raise funds for the council's social account.
“It is on this basis that my office decided to organise a social event combining soccer, netball, cultural performances and dance in a tournament,” he remarked, adding that N$95 000 has already been budgeted as the prize money for the winning teams. Kuhanga said the fundamental reason for organising an event of this magnitude is to start addressing the various socio-economic challenges of the town's inhabitants.
He said it is a challenge that he and his team undertook, as there are too many poor people in their community who depend on social grants.
“We decided to raise funds to show our community that you can if you care enough,” Kuhanga said.
He said the funds are used to provide first aid assistance to Aranos residents in times of disaster, especially during fire outbreaks that usually leave affected families without shelter, and hopelessly destitute.
“As mayor, I assure all residents that during my leadership tenure, I will make an extra effort to ensure that all funds raised and donated through these events are directed for the benefit of the intended beneficiaries,” he added.
Last year, a total of 19 football and five netball teams took part in the four-day event, with approximately 1 500 spectators turning up to support their teams from as far as Gobabis and Okahandja.
Future Boys Football Club from Windhoek walked away as victors in the football category, after defeating Gochas United 4-0 in the final, while Nampol Mariental won the netball category. A total of N$106 000 was raised last year.
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The annual tournament will attract exciting teams from around Aranos.
Speaking to Nampa on Monday, Elden Kuhanga said since December 2015, when he was sworn in as Aranos mayor, he started thinking of fundraising projects and activities to help raise funds for the council's social account.
“It is on this basis that my office decided to organise a social event combining soccer, netball, cultural performances and dance in a tournament,” he remarked, adding that N$95 000 has already been budgeted as the prize money for the winning teams. Kuhanga said the fundamental reason for organising an event of this magnitude is to start addressing the various socio-economic challenges of the town's inhabitants.
He said it is a challenge that he and his team undertook, as there are too many poor people in their community who depend on social grants.
“We decided to raise funds to show our community that you can if you care enough,” Kuhanga said.
He said the funds are used to provide first aid assistance to Aranos residents in times of disaster, especially during fire outbreaks that usually leave affected families without shelter, and hopelessly destitute.
“As mayor, I assure all residents that during my leadership tenure, I will make an extra effort to ensure that all funds raised and donated through these events are directed for the benefit of the intended beneficiaries,” he added.
Last year, a total of 19 football and five netball teams took part in the four-day event, with approximately 1 500 spectators turning up to support their teams from as far as Gobabis and Okahandja.
Future Boys Football Club from Windhoek walked away as victors in the football category, after defeating Gochas United 4-0 in the final, while Nampol Mariental won the netball category. A total of N$106 000 was raised last year.
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