TBM Health FC and Kolwa Falcons are the Nyanza Region BingwaFest champions during the multi disciplinary extravaganza held at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium, Siaya County.
Kolwa Falcons came from a goal down in the ladies’ final to beat Thrive Sports Kenya 2-1, as TBM Health put up a dominant display against Kianja Allstars to win 4-0 to win the men’s title in Nyanza.
Following their wins, TBM Health and Kolwa Falcons, pocketed KES 1 million each, while Thrive Sports Kenya and Kianja Allstars were awarded KES 500,000. Daraja Mbili FC and Uhola Queens, were Ksh.250,000 for finishing third.
In rugby, Kisumu Development staged a comeback to beat Kisii University 12-8 in the men’s final as Nyagichencha whitewashed Sidindi 31-0 in the ladies’ final. Winam and Nyakongo finished third after seeing off JOOST and Nyamira Community in the playoffs.
Winners in rugby received Ksh.1 million while first runners up were rewarded Ksh.500,000, while second runners up were awarded Ksh.250,000 each.
China Squad and Dream Team ruled the basketball court to emerge as the men’s and women’s champions in the 3×3 contest to receive KES 500,000 each.
China Squad beat Redeem Team 13-7 as Dream Team saw off Aces 16-13. Rising Stars and Adili Sparks finished third.
Redeem Team and Aces Stars took home KES 250,000 while Rising Stars and Adili Sparks pocketed KES 100,000 after finishing third.
In Athletics, Miriam Chebet emerged the winner of the Women’s 5,000m and 10,000m races.
Betika Head of Brand Eric Mwiti said: “We are happy to come back to Siaya. We hosted the first edition athletics national finals here and that gave us a reason to come back. Congratulations to all the winners. We hope to see everyone at the national finals. BingwaFest does not end with the players, it is an event for the entire community, and we are glad to offer lasting impacts on the communities we visit.”
After the Nyanza leg the series now moves to Eastern with the leg set to be held in Machakos from October 13 to October 19.
