Ricky Zililo Senior Sports Reporter
A record 1,300 players are expected to take part in this year’s edition of the Delta Beverages Carling Black Label Pool tournament with provincial finals starting today and running for the next two months. About 1,000 players competed in the men’s and women’s categories won by Obert Nyarumwe and Someya Mulauzi in last year’s edition.
Winners from the provincial finals qualify for the national finals set for Bulawayo on November 7. Mashonaland Central and Mashonald East provinces kick off the two-month long qualifiers today with competitions in Bindura and Marondera respectively. Delta Beverages marketing manager Patricia Murambinda said for one to qualify as a participant, they should buy five units of Carling Black Label from either the 375ml pack, 750ml pack, 330ml or 440ml cans and attach five crowns or five red ring pulls for an entry form.
“It’s a win-win game for the Carling Black Label drinkers as they enjoy both big value for their money and entertainment,” said Murambinda. She said bankrolling the 10th edition of this tournament showed her company’s commitment to improving pool in the country. “Delta Beverages, through its Carling Black Label brand has contributed immensely to the development of pool in Zimbabwe. The marriage between the two partners dates back 10 years and each year has seen the tournament getting better organised and growing from strength to strength. We’ve no doubt that local talent is being afforded the chance to realise the dreams of being masters of the game,” she said.
Provincial Knockouts
Date Zone
Saturday, September 05, 2015 Bindura
Sunday, September 06, 2015 Bindura
Saturday, September 05, 2015 Marondera
Sunday, September 06, 2015 Marondera
Saturday, September 12, 2015 Chitungwiza
Sunday, September 13, 2015 Chitungwiza
Saturday, September 12, 2015 Harare
Sunday, September 13, 2015 Harare
Saturday, September 19, 2015 Chinhoyi
Sunday, September 20, 2015 Chinhoyi
Saturday, September 26, 2015 Midlands
Sunday, September 27, 2015 Midlands
Saturday, September 26, 2015 Mutare
Sunday, September 27, 2015 Mutare
Saturday, October 17, 2015 Masvingo
Sunday, October 18, 2015 Masvingo
Saturday, October 24, 2015 Hwange
Sunday, October 25, 2015 Hwange
Saturday, October 24, 2015 Bulawayo
Sunday, October 25, 2015 Bulawayo
Saturday, October 24, 2015 Gwanda
Sunday, October 25, 2015 Gwanda