BONANZA

Joy of sports and HIV/AIDS was in focus at the CHRISC bonanza at Suye on saturday. Football teams from big parts of Arusha took part.

                                                        

Written by: Ibrahim Hassan and Åsmund Oltedal

Photos: Åsmund Oltedal

Published: 26 oct 2011                                           

Good football

Eager football players, sun, ice cream, Jesus and joy of sports filled the Suye football field on saturday, october 22. The CHRISC bonanza gathered 12 football teams of age under 14 years (U 14). In total 144 players took part. The guts and effort of the players was good, and they played a lot of good football. Most of the players played for 5 hours without eating. That shows a great joy for football! The winner team of the tournament was Hard Rock B, followed by Twins Bridge.

HIV/AIDS

The teaching this saturday was about HIV/AIDS. The teacher, Ibrahim Hassan, taught the players about prevention and causes of HIV/AIDS. The bonanza was organized by these CHRISC volunteers: Ibrahim Hassan, Joram Ernest, Paul, Boniphac, Åsmund Oltedal and Lasse Neslein.

Combination

CHRISC bonanza is a combination of football tournament and teaching. The themes of the teaching varies. Some examples of themes are HIV/AIDS, environment protection, drug abuse, leadership and evangelism. Before or during the tournament, all the players attend a seminary about a certain theme.

Educate youth

The main aim of the bonanza is to educate youth. This way the bonanza can help the youth to grow and develop in a positive way. Through playing football, the players also learn about cooperation and how to organize sports events.

During the tournament, we asked some participants what they think about the bonanza:

Name: Jeremiah Evik

Team: Kijenge Youth

Homeplace: Suye

What is the best thing about bonanza?

The best thing about bonanza is to know people from different parts of Arusha.

How many bonanzas have you participated, and what is different about this bonanza?

I have participated in four bonanzas. The teams are increased, and it's one of the best bonanzas I've had this year.

What did you learn in this bonanza?

I learn about HIV/AIDS and also I know how to live with many people.

Name: David Mirambo

Team: Azimio Rangers

What is the best thing about bonanza?

The best thing about bonanza is to learn about the things that I didn't know, and also to increase my football performance.

How many bonanzas have you participated, and what is different about this bonanza?

I participated in two bonanzas. The difference between this bonanza and the last one, is that this bonanza has many more teams.

What did you learn in this bonanza?

I learned how to protect myself against HIV/AIDS and also increase my talent in football.

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The winners: Hard Rock

Ibrahim teaching about HIV/AIDS

Pray before play

Azimio Rangers warming up

Hard Rock vs Twins Bridge