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Ricky Zililo Senior Sports Reporter
A record 1,300 players are expected to take part in this year’s edition of the Delta Beverages Carling Black Label Pool tournament with provincial finals starting today and running for the next two months. About 1,000 players competed in the men’s and women’s categories won by Obert Nyarumwe and Someya Mulauzi in last year’s edition.

Winners from the provincial finals qualify for the national finals set for Bulawayo on November 7. Mashonaland Central and Mashonald East provinces kick off the two-month long qualifiers today with competitions in Bindura and Marondera respectively. Delta Beverages marketing manager Patricia Murambinda said for one to qualify as a participant, they should buy five units of Carling Black Label from either the 375ml pack, 750ml pack, 330ml or 440ml cans and attach five crowns or five red ring pulls for an entry form.

“It’s a win-win game for the Carling Black Label drinkers as they enjoy both big value for their money and entertainment,” said Murambinda. She said bankrolling the 10th edition of this tournament showed her company’s commitment to improving pool in the country. “Delta Beverages, through its Carling Black Label brand has contributed immensely to the development of pool in Zimbabwe. The marriage between the two partners dates back 10 years and each year has seen the tournament getting better organised and growing from strength to strength. We’ve no doubt that local talent is being afforded the chance to realise the dreams of being masters of the game,” she said.

Provincial Knockouts

Date Zone

Saturday, September 05, 2015 Bindura

Sunday, September 06, 2015 Bindura

Saturday, September 05, 2015 Marondera

Sunday, September 06, 2015 Marondera

Saturday, September 12, 2015 Chitungwiza

Sunday, September 13, 2015 Chitungwiza

Saturday, September 12, 2015 Harare

Sunday, September 13, 2015 Harare

Saturday, September 19, 2015 Chinhoyi

Sunday, September 20, 2015 Chinhoyi

Saturday, September 26, 2015 Midlands

Sunday, September 27, 2015 Midlands

Saturday, September 26, 2015 Mutare

Sunday, September 27, 2015 Mutare

Saturday, October 17, 2015 Masvingo

Sunday, October 18, 2015 Masvingo

Saturday, October 24, 2015 Hwange

Sunday, October 25, 2015 Hwange

Saturday, October 24, 2015 Bulawayo

Sunday, October 25, 2015 Bulawayo

Saturday, October 24, 2015 Gwanda

Sunday, October 25, 2015 Gwanda