DAR ES SALAAM GYMKHANA CLUB SET TO MARK 100 YEARS ANNIVERSARY IN STYLE

The Dar es Salaam Gymkhana club, a Multi-faceted sports facility is set to mark its 100th birthday in style since its inception in 1916.

As the club prepares to mark the 100 years anniversary, a number of sports activities have been lined up to mark the important occasion from the 03rd of July, 2017 and set to climax on 08th according to the club chairman Mr. Walter Chipeta.

Among the activities for the club’s 100th anniversary celebrations include golf tournament, tennis, squash, football, cricket, swimming and many others which will involve both members and non-members.

 “The 100 year celebrations mark a historical turning point for the club and we want to celebrate this through a number of activities that will start from 03rd July and climax on 8th July,” Gymkhana Club chairman, Mr. Walter Chipeta said.

Chipeta said that members, non-members of the club from in and outside Tanzania are welcome to participate in the tournaments and assured participants that there will be a lot of fun and excitement.

According to the Sales Manager from NHC who are the official sponsors of the club’s 100 years anniversary Mr. Itandula Gambalagi “We are honored to be associated with such a distinctive club that’s full of so much heritage. He added that the event also provides an opportunity for NHC to interact with their existing and potential customers in a relaxed and social environment.”

Apart from NHC, DGC also thanked Clouds media group, Qatar airways, ALAF, GSM, Serena hotel, Eagle Africa Insurance brokers, Vodacom and Mwananchi Communications Ltd for their support in the event as sponsors.

Dar es Salaam Gymkhana club as a sports facility has over the years become a platform for bringing people together through sports and other social activities. It features kids’ sports and people with disabilities as well those who can participate in sports like tennis, and squash. It is a club with open doors to all who wish to join and become part of the historical heritage and further growth of the multi-sports facility.