Burundi celebrated an impressive victory at the CAVB Zone V Beach Volleyball Tour, held in Entebbe, Uganda from October 22-25, 2026, by winning both the men's and women's gold medals. This success further strengthens Burundi's growing reputation in international beach volleyball.
For the men's competition, the pair of Gakiza Don Carmel and Manariyo Florian excelled, seizing the top spot with a thrilling 2-1 win against fellow countrymen Mukunzi Christ Ornel and Jean Bertrand Iteriteka in the finals. Before the final, they maintained an unbeaten 4-0 record, dominating Kenya's Richard Amutalla Nyongesa and Sam Momanyi in the semifinals.
The women's team, Pamella Irakoze and Emmanulie Ndayikengurukiye, made an outstanding recovery to grab the gold medal. Despite losing all their preliminary matches, they turned things around in the quarterfinals, defeating Kenya's Lorine Chebet Kaei and Yvonne Wavinya Kiitha. Their persistence continued as they bested South Sudan’s Cecelia Abak and Priscilla Diing Bullen Ngong in the semifinals, eventually overcoming Kenya’s Angelina Gambo and Sharleen Maywa in a nail-biting final.
Burundi's athletes displayed tremendous competitive spirit and are now seen as strong contenders in the CAVB Zone V beach volleyball circuit. The Entebbe tournament featured teams from Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya, showcasing the vibrant and competitive nature of beach volleyball in the region.
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