The tournament was first held in 2014 with the aim of encouraging schoolchildren to take up sports for healthy living. The tournament has been held annually since then and has grown in size and popularity each year. In 2022, the game attracted over 1,000 participants from over 100 schools in Nairobi. The tournament is divided into age groups and gender categories, and teams compete in a round-robin format. The top teams in each category then compete in a single-elimination tournament to determine the winners. The Cheza Sports Inter Schools Tournament is a great opportunity for school children to showcase their skills and talents, and it is also a great way to promote healthy living and sportsmanship.
Here is a summary of the history of the Cheza Sports Inter Schools Tournament:
2014: First tournament held with 10 schools participating
2015: Tournament expanded to 20 schools
2016: Tournament expanded to 25 schools
2017: Tournament expanded to 27 schools
2018: Tournament expanded to 28 schools
2019: Tournament expanded to 30 schools
2020: The tournament canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021: The tournament canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022: The tournament attracted over 1,000 participants from over 25 schools
The Cheza Sports Inter Schools Tournament is a great success and an important event in the Kenyan sporting calendar. The tournament has helped to promote healthy living and sportsmanship among school children, and it has also helped to identify and develop young talent. The tournament will continue to grow in size and popularity in the years to come.Previous Event on record