The first edition of the PstBet Oshana Region Governor’s Cup was officially launched by Governor Elia Irimari at Oshakati on Tuesday.
The tournament is scheduled for 12 to 14 August 2023, at the Oshakati Independence Stadium, with 11 constituencies expected to compete for top position.
The Oshana PstBet Cup will have seven sport codes – football, netball, volleyball, boxing, village marathon, Owela and tug-of-war.
Speaking at the launch, Irimari said the event aims to provide a platform for athletes from all corners of the region to come together and compete in a series of thrilling matches.
“Sports have the remarkable ability to bring people together, transcending boundaries and creating a sense of unity among diverse communities,” he said.
Irimari said they are grateful to PstBet for their support and commitment to promoting sports and youth development.
Meanwhile, PstBet marketing team spokesperson Abner Neputa said they are committed to supporting their local communities, thus PstBet is availing N.dollars 210 000 for the next three years.
“Keep on playing, we will keep on paying,” he said.
According to Neputa, they do this with the little they have to uplift the youth. Thus they are keen to get involved in the governor’s cup of Oshana Region.
Neputa stated that through the sponsorship, they believe that they are bringing communities together through sport and assisting the athletes in reaching their goals.
Source: The Namibia Press Agency