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Thrills at Safaricom Beach
Volleyball Tournament
 Nairobi,
Kenya, Tuesday,May 5, 2009- The Safaricom Beach Volleyball
Tournament ended in Mombasa over the weekend with Stima “A” team
emerging the winners in the men’s category after beating
Jacaranda Dhow Bar Ukunda 2-0 (21-17, 21-17) sets in the finals.
The winners who played a well coordinated game throughout the
sets were represented by James Ontere and Domnic Kemboi while
the Runners-up were represented by Mannase Chetambi and Lucas
Ondenge both who played their hearts out but failed to contain
their well drilled opponents.
In the women category, Dorcas Ndasaba and Margaret Indakala led
APK Nairobi to a 2-0 (21-14, 21-9) sets victory over the hard
fighting Bandari “3” who were represented by Eunice Maiyo and
Anne Okello in the thrilling duel which could have gone either
way.
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the Mixed Doubles, F&J comprising Fauzia Tairara and James
Ontere emerged the winners after beating Jacaranda Coconut 2-1
(19-21, 21-16, 15-6) in a mouth watering encounter which kept
the fans on their feet throughout. The losers were represented
by John Ndungu and Marion Makhapila.
In the Novices category NYS “A” led by Alouse Kinywa and Raphael
Mwangi put up a spirited fight to beat NYA “A” comprising
Nicholas K and David K 2-0 (21-8, 21-13) sets.
The Safaricom Beach Volleyball Tournament was very successful
attracting 25 teams in total from all over the country. The
occasions was graced by the Coast Provincial Director of Sports
Jack Indankwa, Collins from Safaricom the main sponsors, madam
Rosyline Muthoni from DHL, Mwangi Hawaii Group of Companies and
Gabriel General Manager of Pirates Beach hotel as the host.
 Safaricom
promised to make the tournament an annual event and all the
other guests promised to emulate Safaricom by coming on board to
support Kenya Beach Volleyball Council in organizing more such
tournaments in the country.
Apart from the thrilling matches, there was a lot of fun and
entertainment from traditional dancers during the two days.
Comedians also moved the big crowds with laughter and fun.
During the tournament the winners pocketed KES 10,000 Runners up
KES 5,000 in the main categories. In Mixed Doubles categories
the winners pocketed KES 3,000 while Runners-up went home with
Shs 2,000.
 Other
Awards, Most Impressive Player MEN- Bera Evans (Posta), WOMEN-
Dorcas Ndasaba (APK Nairobi), Most Promising Team- APTC (Men)
Bandari ‘3’ (WOMEN), Best Spiker - John Ndung’u and Caroline
Okello, Best Server- Samson Otieno and Esther Lameck, Best
Blocker- Timothy Emojoong and Margaret Indakala, Best Receiver-
Francis Nguma and Fauzia Tairara.
By Jack Kwemba, Zone 5 Correspondent
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