Morogoro, Tanzania
Uganda's teams shook off the fatigue of the long journey to make a strong start at the 23rd edition of the Federation of East Africa School Sports Association (FEASSA) Games, which commenced on Friday in the Tanzanian city of Morogoro.
The Ugandan contingent travelled in different groups and arrived in Morogoro, about 1,670 kilometres from the Ugandan capital, Kampala, on different days and at different times. However, the teams quickly recovered from the journey to make an impressive start to the games.
Action between Kyadondo SS (yellow) and Kakamega
Uganda dominated the opening matches, particularly in netball, football, badminton, table tennis, chess and basketball, disciplines in which Ugandan schools have traditionally performed strongly.
In netball, all four Ugandan teams — defending champions and record winners St Mary's Kitende, St Noa, debutants Light College Katikamu and Hamdan Islamic — registered victories, setting the stage for what could be another all-Uganda netball semi-final affair.
Kyadondo SS celebrates
Debutants Light College Katikamu came from behind to beat Tanzania's Mkolani 30–24, while Hamdan Islamic defeated another Tanzanian side, Vwawa, 57–28.
Defending champions St Mary's Kitende were dominant against Kenya's Bukoholo, winning 77–26, while St Noa made light work of Tanzania's Mbeya, beating them 65–25.
Leader of Uganda delegation and PES commissioner Rev Can Dr Duncans Mugumya in support of the Uganda teams
It was also a winning start for Uganda in boys' football, with Amus College, debutants Kyadondo Secondary School and record winners St Mary's Kitende all registering victories. However, defending champions Bukedea Comprehensive School were held to a 2–2 draw by hosts Urambo.
Action continues today at different venues across Morogoro.
Netball
Primary Netball
Basketball Girls
Basketball Boys
Football Girls
Football Boys
Rugby Girls
Rugby 15s Boys
Volleyball Girls
Volleyball Boys
