11-30-07
The tournament which began on the 15th -19th November 2007 was designed by sport boys and Lost Boys of Panyijiar. Thanks to the Commissioner of Panyijiar, James Gatkoi Ter who sponsored the tournament. Unity and peacefully living is essentially needed in Panyijiar. For this reason, the tournament was aimed at uniting youths as well as the community. Moreover, it was aimed at challenging the culture that prevents women and girls from participating in sport activities. It is peoples’ perception within Panyijiar localities that when the girls are involved in sporting activities, they would be “spoiled.” However, that was challenged in this tournament. Those whose daughters participated in the tournament were the “happiest” of all the parents. They could not believe their eyes when they saw their sons and daughters interact to amuse the community as well as displaying their unknown talents. It was amazing.
Those who were at the events felt like they were watching “wrestlers in the wrestling ring.” Parents after the tournament were convinced by the joy brought to them by the participation of their children in the tournament. The parents also pledged after the tournaments to let their daughters go to far places for sporting activities. A step has now been taken to challenge the culture that domesticates girls without giving them a chance to be who they want to be talent wise. The following were the results of the Panyijiar Youths Sports tournament.
Football
1. Rialthin-Nyuong FC: Champions of the 2007 Youths Football tournament and recipients of 1,000 Sudanese Pounds ($ 500) 2. Niang FC: Runner up 3. Ngundeng FC 3. Malual Wun FC 4. All Eyes Stars FC 5. Al Shabab FC 6. Tiap Payam FC 7. Pachar FC, 8. Zuordong FC 9. Majak FC 10. Nyabang FC 11. Thornhom FC 12. Pachienjok FC.
Volleyball
1. Nyal Girls: Champions of the 2007 Girls’ Volleyball tournament and the recipients of 500 Sudanese Pounds ($250) 2. Yub Girls: runner up 3. Ganyliel girls 4. Chuk Girls 5. Majak girls 6. Dong girls.
The best players of the tournaments were awarded with their prizes. The best midfielder, defender, striker (top score), goal keeper and the best coach in football were given some awards. The best volley awards were given to the best controller, Spikier, server, booster and best coach.
The boys and girls of Panyijiar will participate in the
Panyijiar Sports Association has now understood that sports can bring broken hearts and war-torn localities together to learn new lessons about how to poster peace. Change is coming and Panyijiar is ready to change for good.
By: Thomason Tutbak Makuan Maar, tutbak@yahoo.com.
PACODES’ member,
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