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WARM UPS: Teams from all 19 USSSA zones across Uganda began arriving at the host schools — St. Peters Tororo and Tororo Girls — as early as yesterday morning
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The USSSA Ball Games II officially commenced today with a few matches played in the evening, following a full day of athlete screening and technical meetings. Teams from all 19 USSSA zones across Uganda began arriving at the host schools — St. Peters Tororo and Tororo Girls — as early as yesterday morning. By this afternoon, more teams were still making their way to the venues.
Arrivals and warmups of the athletes
Upon arrival, athletes underwent mandatory screening and registration. Some players were seen collecting their registration cards, while others were already warming up and practicing on the fields in preparation for the games. The competitions kicked off with girls’ volleyball, where Rushanje Girls secured their first-ever win at the national level by defeating Seeta High School 2–0.
Arrivals and warmups of the athletes
Schools with the largest contingents include Kibuli SS with 4 teams, Ntare School with 7, Mbarara High School with 8, Standard High School with 4, and Buddo SS with 3 teams participating.
Ball Games II features various disciplines, including football (U16 and U15), netball, volleyball, handball, dance sport, woodball, lacrosse, rugby 7s, and mind games such as chess, Ludo, and scrabble.
Over 8,000 athletes from 300 teams have turned up for the competitions, which will run until July 20. The best-performing teams will qualify to represent Uganda at the FEASSA Games, scheduled to take place in Kakamega, Kenya, this August.
