Growing the Game: Uniting Players from the USA and Southern Africa

3rd ANNUAL DITSALA INTERNATIONAL CUP
Dates

June 1 – 13, 2026

Location

Gaborone, Botswana

 

The DITSALA International Cup

is a premier women’s volleyball tournament uniting collegiate student-athletes from the United States with national teams from across Southern Africa. Hosted by Bring It Promotions (BIP) in collaboration with the Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF).

TEAM HBCU

The 2025 tournament marked a historic milestone with the inclusion of student-athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), featuring two teams composed of players from eight HBCUs and coaches representing four institutions. Building on that success, the 2026 tournament will once again include two HBCU teams, with an expanded goal of increasing the number of participating schools.

TEAM BIP

Two mixed teams sponsored by Bring It Promotions (Team BIP) , consisting of 18 student-athletes from 14 universities and four coaches representing institutions across the United States, competed in the 2025 tournament. The 2026 edition will once again feature two Team BIP squads composed of top collegiate players from around the country.

Ditsala International Cup: Celebrating Excellence, Culture, and the Future of the Game.Ditsala International Cup: Celebrating Excellence, Culture, and the Future of the Game.
uniting collegiate student-athletes from the United States with national teams from across Southern Africauniting collegiate student-athletes from the United States with national teams from across Southern Africa

Beyond the matches

The U.S. delegation engaged in an African volleyball tour, hosting youth clinics and coaching workshops in Francistown and Kasane. The trip also included a visit to the U.S. Embassy in Botswana, as well as cultural experiences at Mokolodi Game Reserve, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Chobe River Safari, and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

African Volleyball Tour
Hosting Youth Clinics
Adopt-a-Team
Cultural Experiences

DITSALA INTERNATIONAL CUP 2026

We are planning the 2026 tournament now. Reach out for more information or to get involved!

DITSALA IINTERNATIONAL CUP

“This is a game-changing moment for these young women. For many, it’s their debut on the international stage, and the opportunity to showcase their talents while representing their universities, communities, and HBCU athletics worldwide is incredibly exciting.”

Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree