Sep 8, 2009

Dar es Salaam plays host to the 2009 Unity Games


Participants parade into the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam during the opening ceremony of the 2009 Unity Games. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Tanzania
Participants parade into the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam during the opening ceremony of the 2009 Unity Games. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Tanzania

In April, Ismailis travelled by plane, car, bus and boat to take part in the 2009 Unity Games held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Games drew Jamati members from all over the country, as well as Kenya, Uganda and even Canada to compete in the spirit of brotherhood. Athletes were joined by spectators who came to support their respective cities and celebrate an enjoyable experience for all.

The Games were inaugurated with an exciting opening ceremony, in which athletes paraded into the Diamond Jubilee Hall behind signs representing their cities. Jamati leaders and spectators rose to greet and welcome them. They also acknowledged the hard work of all the volunteers whose dedication made the event possible. A “Presentation of Trophies” that the winners would take home was also on display. The highlight of the event was when Zahir Jivani, President of the Ismaili Council for Tanzania, declared the Unity Games open.

President Zahir Jivani of the Ismaili Council for Tanzania is introduced to members of the Canadian volleyball team. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Tanzania
President Zahir Jivani of the Ismaili Council for Tanzania is introduced to members of the Canadian volleyball team. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Tanzania

Matches began right after the opening ceremony and continued through the weekend. Athletes participated in traditional volleyball, soccer, throw ball, tennis, swimming, badminton, table tennis, darts and pool. The games began early each morning and continued well into the night.

One of the more exciting matches was a traditional volleyball game featuring long time rivals Dar es Salaam and Mwanza which ended at 2:30 AM. The football final between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar


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