The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, via its Taskforce on Trafficking in Persons (TIP), launched the 592 Five-A-Side Football Championship on Wednesday at the entity’s Cornhill Street boardroom.
This was confirmed by an official release from the entity. According to the correspondence, the event, which is labelled the ‘592TIP Ball’ and will utilise an elimination format, will be staged on Sunday at the Police Sports Club (PSC) ground, Eve Leary. It will feature 18 teams competing across three categories. Kick-off is slated for 13:00hrs.
The competing teams are: Sophia, Unstoppable, Plum Park Warriors, Sparta Boss, Progressive Warriors, E Field, Dynamic Ballers, Tucville Terrace, Back Circle B, Sophia B, CPCE Eagles, Festival City, A Field Warriors, Street Vibe, Herstelling Raiders, North Ruimveldt, Policing, Canal #1, Bosco Boys, Fruta Conquerors, and Show Stoppers.
The winner of each category will walk away with $100,000, while the respective runners-up will pocket $60,000.
Romario Samaroo, Senior Projects and Monitoring Officer of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, said, “This tournament features as part of the Task Force’s month of activities as July is World Trafficking in Persons Month. At the event, the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Unit will have a booth set up to sensitise the public on matters on this topic.”
