Online Reporter
Fungai Muderere
Zimpapers Sports Hub
ZIMPAPERS Television Network (ZTN) Prime will stage the sixth edition of its Corporate Pool Tournament on January 31 at Monkey Shoulder in Chitungwiza.
The organisers are promising a packed night of sharpshooters, corporate bragging rights and a growing entry list.
ZTN Prime Brand Promotion co-ordinator Shingi Kanhongo said the tournament will run under the theme “Where Business Meets Precision” and confirmed the broadcaster has brought in the Zimbabwe Pool Association (ZIPA) to run the technical side of the competition.
“We are now in the final stages of preparing for our Corporate Pool tournament.
“We have partnered with Zimbabwe Pool Association (ZIPA) who will assist us in the administration of the tournament. ZIPA will provide the technical expertise,” said Kanhongo.
He said interest has been strong, with more than 25 companies expected to take part, while registration is still open as the countdown to the Chitungwiza showdown gathers pace.
“We are expecting to have over 25 companies taking part and I can say teams are still registering,” he said.
The Corporate Pool Tournament has become one of ZTN Prime’s reliable off-the-field hits.
Previous editions have drawn big name corporate teams and Government attention, including a visit by Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Emily Jesaya.
Past line ups have featured Delta Beverages, Pacific, CABS, Axis Solutions, FBC Bank, Potraz, QuestLight, Verifying, City Parking, Belgravia, Chitungwiza Ladies, Parliament and ZTN Prime, showing how the event has grown from a novelty to a serious corporate calendar date.
While corporate teams battle for silverware in Chitungwiza, ZIPA has also opened a separate door for competitive players chasing continental action, inviting entries for 12 available slots in the Blackball Singles at the All Africa Pool Association (AAPA) tournament in Durban, South Africa.
The AAPA tournament will be held at Suncoast Casino from February 2 to 8, and the available slots are on a self-sponsorship basis, with interested players required to pay a US$50 registration fee.
Those selected must cover their own travel, accommodation, food and related expenses, a reality that continues to shape how many Zimbabwean cueists can take up international opportunities even when they qualify.
