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By Mussa Juma, Maipac
Babati. A total of 35 teams will participate in the 2024 Chem Chem Cup, costing about 78 million shillings to run the tournament.
The 10th edition of the tournament was launched on Saturday (September 7) by Mbulu District Commissioner, Veronica Kessy on behalf of the Manyara Regional Commissioner, Queen Sendiga.
Kessy praised the Chem Chem Association for supporting sports and conservation in Babati District.
“We commend Chem Chem Association for promoting this tournament every year. It helps conserve the environment and fight poaching,” she said.
She encouraged Babati residents to engage in conservation activities.
“The government appreciates Chem Chem’s efforts. Conservation brings great benefits,” Kessy added.
Clever Zulu, Chem Chem’s General Manager, said the Association will continue supporting the tournament.
“This year’s theme is ‘Protect the Environment, Save the Giraffe.’ We expect many participants from the ten villages in the Burunge Wildlife Management Area,” Zulu said.
John Bura, the tournament secretary, affirmed that a total of 35 teams will participate.
“We have 18 senior football teams, 9 youth teams under 18, and 8 women’s teams,” he said.
The winners in the men’s category will get a trophy and 2.5 million shillings. The second place will get 1.5 million shillings, and the third place will receive 1 million shillings.
For the women’s teams, the winners will get 1.5 million shillings, second place 1 million shillings, and third place 500,000 shillings.
“The youth champions will receive 1 million shillings, second place 600,000 shillings, and third place 400,000 shillings. All champions will get medals, and there will be awards for the best players,” Bura explained.
Babati District Wildlife Officer, Christopher Laizer, said the tournament aims to promote conservation.
“We want to educate the community on protecting the environment, fighting poaching, building relationships, and improving health through sports,” Laizer stated.
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