RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE ORGANISES LIBERATION CUP TOURNAMENT
Kigali, 26 April 2023
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) announces first ever Liberation Cup Tournament to be culminated on 4th July 2023 as Rwanda will be marking the 29th Liberation Day (Kwibohora29).
After a successful 2022/2023 Inter Force Competition that was concluded on 31 January 2023, RDF Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Jean Bosco Kazura instructed the organisation of a Liberation Cup Tournament.
The tournament will be an RDF inter-force competition aiming to boost force morale and cohesion within RDF Units/formations as well as to celebrate the Liberation Day. The Liberation Cup Tournament will also enhance social interaction with civilian population.
The competition will include three disciplines; Football, Basketball, and Volleyball.
The tournament will run from 1st May – 3rd July 2023 and will be organized in form of championship.
The competition will be composed of 20 teams from RDF Units/Formations divided into 4 groups.
Trophies, medals and awards will be handed over on 3rd July 2023 a day before the celebration of the Liberation.
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