Local sports apparel company, MVP Sports, has joined forces with the Petra organisation to launch the MVP Sports Girls Pee Wee U-11 Football Championship.
The tournament was officially launched yesterday at the entity’s Giftland Mall location in Turkeyen.

Petra Organisation Co-Director, Troy Mendonca, told the media that the company has been a great help in getting this particular age group of competition going.
He added that approximately 20 schools have indicated interest in participating.

Into its 7th installment of the tournament, the 2023 edition will feature schools from Region #3, Georgetown, Region #4, Region #5, Region #6, Region #7, and Region #10.
Meanwhile, Ian Ramdeo, CEO of MVP Sports, said that the company is no stranger to the Petra Organisation or the sporting fraternity.
He noted that is one of the few sports-related establishments that has a mandate to support the sector and which targets youth development football.
All matches will be played at the Ministry of Education ground, when the tournament kicks off from November 18th.
The winner of the event will receive $150,000 towards a school project and a trophy.

Second, third, and fourth-place finishers will receive $100,000, $75,000, and $50,000, respectively, towards a school project.
Prizes will also be awarded for the eventual Most Valuable Player, Highest Goal Scorer, and Best Goalkeeper.
The tournament is set to conclude on December 9.