The 23rd edition of the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Games has received a major financial boost after the East African Development Bank (EADB) committed KSh11.6 million towards the tournament currently taking place in Morogoro, Tanzania.The sponsorship, equivalent to USD90,000, has seen EADB come on board as the title sponsor of the regional school sports event, which has attracted 413 teams and 5,548 participants from across East Africa.##NAJAVA_MECA_9895151##The competitors are battling for honours in 51 sporting disciplines, making the FEASSA Games one of the biggest school sports competitions on the continent.Speaking during the official opening ceremony, EADB Tanzania Country Manager Stephen Wambura said the tournament provides an important platform for the bank to invest in young sporting talent and contribute to sustainable development across the region.“While our core mandate is financing development projects across key sectors of the economy, we recognize that sustainable development goes beyond infrastructure and enterprises. It also means investing in people, especially young people, who represent the future of our region,” said Wambura.“It is for this reason that EADB partnered with FEASSA as the title sponsor of the 23rd edition of the games and committed USD90,000 towards the successful delivery of the tournament.”Millions collected from Green Legacy cup clash between Gor Mahia and FKFPL debutantsWambura added that sports sponsorship remains an important part of EADB's corporate social initiatives, given the role sport plays in promoting healthy lifestyles, building character and creating opportunities for young people.The sponsorship will cater for the production of medals and trophies for winning teams, as well as playing kits for participants competing in the finals.Defending champions Kenya have sent one of the largest contingents to Morogoro, with 125 teams and 1,704 participants competing in more than 40 disciplines.Kenya will be seeking to retain the overall title won in Kakamega last year, with Kakamega School and St Mary's School Yala leading the charge in boys' football, while St Joseph's Girls Kitale and Nyakach Girls will carry the country's hopes in the girls' competition.FEASSSA: Green Commandos star reveals how indiscipline nearly ended his football careerIn volleyball, national champions Kesogon Girls, Soweto Academy and Mwitoti Secondary School will represent Kenya in the girls' category, while Chesamis Boys, Matiliku Secondary School and Chepsaita Secondary School lead the boys' team.Rugby remains another key area of focus, with Kisii School, Upper Hill School and St Mary's School Yala competing in the boys' 15s, while Butula Boys, Cardinal Otunga Mosocho and Bokoli Boys will feature in the boys' sevens.In the girls' rugby competition, Kinale Girls and St Joseph's Girls Kitale are among the Kenyan teams expected to challenge for honours.Kenya will also be represented in basketball by Lukenya School and Friends School Kamusinga in the boys' 5×5 competition, while Kaya Tiwi and Butere Girls will carry the country's medal hopes in the girls' category.The FEASSA Games are scheduled to conclude on August 22, with Kenya aiming to retain the overall championship amid competition from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi.Mombasa United boss outlines top-flight ambitions amid promotion dispute