The Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club (DGC) Open sports bonanza will take place at expansive club on May 24 this year, the organisers announced Golden Waves Limited (GWL) Managing Director, Kevin Luande, said that the event will feature various sports disciplines, namely golf, athletics, cricket, squash, tennis, chess and snooker.
He said they are inviting teams to feature in the event which is the first to be staged at the club’s grounds.
“This is a chance for companies, financial institutions and others to get together in the event and compete because sports are one of the best unifying factors in today’s global social and business environment,” said Luande.
“In sports, all the rivalry and business competition is put aside and people come to cheer and jump around together.
“Due to this spirit, the DGC and GWL have come together to organise this event, which he believe will help companies and various groups to socialization, network and exercise their bodies for healthy life.”
He said golfers will compete in 18 holes while tennis, snooker and squash will feature individual events as cricket and football will involve team event.
“The DGC is a multi-faceted sports facility capable of hosting various sports activities as it has 14 hard tennis courts, six squash courts, an 18-hole golf course, a football pitch complete with flood lights and a cricket field which can also host track and field events.
He said all grounds are in good form ready to host the bonanza. Teams that want to participate are required to visit the Gymkhana Club website and download the forms or email to gm@gymkhana.co.tz.