Cross Border International
Cross Border International
TANZANIA KENYA UGANDA RWANDA DR CONGO ZAMBIA MALAWI BURUNDI TANZANIA KENYA UGANDA RWANDA DR CONGO ZAMBIA MALAWI BURUNDI
Students Competition
FLAGSHIP EVENT · SUNDAY 26 APRIL 2026

Cross Border International Students Competition

UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM SPORTS GROUNDS · DAR ES SALAAM

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Private Schools

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Media Impressions

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Levels - Regional → National → International

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In today's globalized educational landscape, sports are vital in fostering teamwork, discipline, leadership, and holistic student development. Recognizing the challenges private schools face in organizing large-scale inter-school competitions, Cross Border International - in collaboration with the Regional Commissioner's Office - is proud to present a landmark event.

This premier festival is designed for private institutions to bridge gaps in sports motivation, exposure, and resources. It unites over 10,000 participants - students, teachers, parents, academia, businesses, NGOs, scholarship agencies, and government officials - in a celebration of talent, health, and cross-cultural unity.

The competition progresses from Regional Level to National Level (Benjamin Mkapa Stadium) and ultimately to International Level at designated border points - ensuring visibility, networking opportunities, and long-term developmental impact.

  • Youth empowerment and talent development
  • Institutional visibility within the private education sector
  • Unity and cross-border collaboration
  • Student health and physical fitness
  • Educational and scholarship opportunities

Featured activities

ACT-01

Athletics

100m, 400m, 2.5km, 5km, 8km races

ACT-02

Sack Races

Team relay sack races

ACT-03

Tug of War

Inter-school tug of war

ACT-04

Singing & Dancing

Cultural performance competitions

ACT-05

Kindergarten Recreation

Recreational facilities for kindergarten pupils

The journey

REGIONAL
NATIONAL · BENJAMIN MKAPA STADIUM
INTERNATIONAL · BORDER POINTS

Event day schedule

08:00 Registration & warm-up
09:00 Opening ceremony
09:30 Sports competitions begin
12:00 Lunch break
13:00 Cultural performances
15:00 Awarding ceremony
16:00 Event closure

Why sponsor

The competition offers sponsors direct engagement with thousands of students, parents and private-school decision-makers - and a visible commitment to education, youth empowerment and cross-border cooperation.

PLATINUM

TZS 50,000,000

Exclusive branding & VIP access

GOLD

TZS 30,000,000

Branding & exhibition booth

SILVER

TZS 20,000,000

Branding & media mention

A detailed budget breakdown and partnership deck are available on request.

SPONSOR BENEFITS

  • Recognition as official partner
  • Logo placement on banners, certificates, medals and wristbands
  • Main-stage and sports-ground branding
  • Mentions in all media communications
  • Feature in the International Students Magazine (2026/2028 edition)
  • Dedicated exhibition booth

PURPOSE OF FUNDS

  • Venue preparation & logistics
  • Medals, trophies & certificates
  • Media coverage (TV, radio, print, digital)
  • Branding & promotional materials
  • Student welfare (refreshments & safety)
  • Emergency medical & security services
  • International coordination & documentation

GOVERNANCE & SAFETY

Professionally managed by Cross Border International leadership, a Teachers' Organizing Committee, Regional Sports Officers, Sports Associations, the Police Traffic Unit, and emergency medical & ambulance services - ensuring safety, professionalism, and compliance with national standards.

Previous editions saw students run from Sirari (Tanzania) across the border to Isebania (Kenya) and back to the No Man's Land finish - raising awareness against FGM in Mara Region and Migori County, with cross-border tree-planting campaigns.

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