The FNB Insurance DTS Volleyball for All tournament will be held for the 41st time on 15 March.
With more than 2 000 players expected to turn out, DTS chairperson Axel Deinat said it promises to be the biggest one-day volleyball event in Africa.
“We are thrilled to announce our upcoming landmark event, the FNB Insurance DTS Volleyball for All festival which is set to take place on 15 March. This extraordinary gathering promises to be the largest one-day volleyball event in Africa, drawing enthusiasts, players, and sports lovers from across Namibia and beyond, to celebrate the spirit of the game and the power of the community,” he said.
The event will be staged at the DTS Sports field in Olympia and will feature diverse competitions involving amateur players to seasoned professionals.
“This year’s festival will encompass two volleyball categories – the classic style tournament for various age groups and skill levels where everyone has a chance to participate and showcase their talents, as well as a new category consisting of a four-a-side league made up of Namibia’s best professional players,” Deinat said.
Beyond volleyball, visitors can expect a full day of festivities, including cultural displays, interactive games, and a variety of food vendors, making it a vibrant celebration for families and friends.
“All 216 entries have been sold out and we encourage all players, families, fans and volunteers to join us for a day filled with thrilling matches, inspirational interactions and a collective love for sport,” Deinat said.
He added that DTS will support Afrocat, a beach voleyball facility in Katutura.
“This year it was decided to support Africat, a beach volleyball facility in Katutura which desperately seeks an upgrade to translate their beach volleyball facility to a suitable and enjoyable arena againand to promote underprivileged youth, showcasing the important role of sport in fostering growth and opportunity,” he said.
The CEO of FNB Insurance, George Garrels said it was a plaesure to sponsor the event.
“It’s a pleasure for us to be involved in the FNB Insurance DTS Volleyball for All festival. It’s our second year of sponsorship and I think this is a great event for our corporate framily in Namibia. A total of 192 corporate teams will play and there are also 24 professional teams, so it really encompasses a wide variety of Namibians,” he said.
“Last year I also competed and it was a real pleasure for all of us; we all enjoyed it and you will have a variety of different companies playing across a variety of different industries so it’s a wonderful event for us to join and we really hope to do this in the future as well,” he added.
Meanwhile, DTS will host the DTS Liquifruit International Beach Volleyball tournament this weekend, featuring top international players from Germany, Angola, Botswana and Namibia.
The German u19 and u21 national teams are currently on a training camp in Namibia and will also be in action.
The tournament starts at 16h00 today and continues at 08h00 tomorrow morning.
More information can be obtained from Heiko Kesselmann at 081 244 8070.
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