Gasabo and Bugesera won the just-concluded national Sitting Volleyball Championship in men and women’s categories, after beating Gisagara and Nyarugenge respectively in the finals held at Gisagara Gymnasium over the weekend.

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Gasabo men’s team clinched the title after beating defending champions Gisagara 3-0 (26-24,25-19,25-16) while Bugesera retained the women’s trophy after sweeping Nyarugenge district team 3-0 (25-14,25-22,25-22) in the final on Sunday.

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Elsewhere, Musanze beat Rusizi 2-0 (25-19 25-22) to win the third place in men’s championship while, in women’s category, Gicumbi won the third place after beating Musanze 2-1 (25-21,17-25,5-10).

Sitting volleyball is a form of volleyball for athletes with disabilities. As opposed to standing volleyball, sitting volleyball players must sit on the floor while playing.