Uganda Volleyball Federation, UVF, has requested the continents volleyball governing to allow more time to better prepare for the Women’s African Nation’s Volleyball Championship U20 tournament.
The newly elected president Sadik Nasiwu of UVF wrote to CAVB requesting that there should be more time allowed for Uganda to prepare to host the U20 tournament. “In reference to the above, we are struggling to settle in the federation and the handover is very slow putting into consideration the tournament above is 2-weeks away. Coupled with requirements of hosting the event in my country,” said Sadik.
“We are requesting for the tournament to be postponed for at least two (2) months, but if it’s not possible it can be pushed to another country. Uganda remains committed to participating in this qualifiers.” He added in his letter to CAVB.
The Uganda Volleyball Federation recently elected a the fresh Board Of Administrators for the next 4-year tenure. For that matter, it is understandable that with only a couple of weeks remaining to reach the scheduled dates for the U20 tournament and various adjustments adopted due to COVID-19, the federation has requested that more time be given to it to prepare for the event.
CAVB experienced the same issue late last year where all activities had to be suspended owing to reasons of the pandemic and also the somewhat delayed handover of office to the new board. It would be coherent that the continents volleyball governing body gives UVF more time to prepare.
In statements on the CAVB websites, the body has so far confirmed Uganda, Egypt, and Madagascar to host the various events on their calendar. If Uganda pulls out, then a different country will have to take on the task.
The winners of the 2020 Women’s African Nation’s Volleyball U20 tournament will represent Africa at the 2021 FIVB U20 World Championship.
