After a two-year absence due to Kovid and a last-minute defection from the Montpellier club last season, the Waqar Challenge will resume this summer for its 29th edition.

“It simply came to our notice then. Frank Vauquin, president of the association, points out. We know how to do it, and we will continue to do so. We also need to be comforted after a gap of two years. We do not want to endanger ourselves. ”

So the tournament will take place on three regular sites, namely Cameras on Wednesday 17th August, Saint-Africa on Friday 19th August and Lucknow on Friday 26th August. The evening of traditional partnerships is scheduled for Tuesday, August 23rd in Rockford. Will not be “Only one match per site that might add a second if the opportunity arises”.

Currently, six teams are in attendance

The organizers have the understanding of six teams. All they want now are the names of those who have officially confirmed their involvement. The Castres team will take part, and they will play against an Irish team in Lacan. It’s also the return of the Beziers team to the challenge. Biterrois asked the Camarès to play and they would oppose playing for the national team.

In South Africa, one of the top 14 teams will face the English team. In addition, two teams from the United Kingdom will train, one in Lucknow and the other in South Africa. As the event draws to a close, the organizers’ work intensifies as the event draws to a close. Meetings and encounters with various institutional and collaborative partners abound.

“The machine is out. People are happy we’re leaving. We received a great reception from our sponsors who support us.”, Says Frank Wakwerin. Work began on collecting donations from sponsors and patrons. “Budget stable and approximately € 150,000”Guy Dalet, the association’s new treasurer, explains.

In this regard, “The challenge represents a significant financial contribution to the local economy and to the clubs that host the meetings.”.