This month we hosted the first annual ATN Peace Cup Football Tournament for area Kicukiro schools. The tournament was designed to promote peace and unity among the peoples of Rwanda. At ATN we are committed to partnering with local schools to develop a new generation of student athletes who possess great integrity and who will develop a peaceful society as they emerge as tomorrow’s leaders. The Peace Cup is one activity in a program of peace designed by ATN to develop peaceful people.
The tournament was held on Saturday, May 8, at E.T.O. The four schools who participated were: Nyakabanda Primary, G.S. Kicukiro Primary, St. Joseph Primary, and Authentic International Academy. The four teams played very well and Nyakabanda Primary finished in first place and took home the first ATN Peace Cup Trophy. Authentic International Academy finished in second place, while G.S. Kicukiro finished third and St. Joseph Primary finished in fourth place.
All schools received new footballs for participating. Cash prizes were awarded to the first and second place finishers. Lunch was also provided for all the teams and coaches, as well as for school officials and others involved with the tournament.
The tournament will continue next year as we seek to involve more schools in the development of peaceful student athletes.