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The FEASSA Games kicked off today in Kenya’s hosting county of Kakamega, with Ugandan teams registering mixed results on day one. In boys’ handball, Bombo Army started with a 30–23 win over Tanzania's Kimondo, while Mbogo Mixed drew 28–28 against Kenya's Kamito SS. In the girls’ category, defending champions Kibuli lost 33–25 to Kenya's St Joseph, but Kawanda beat Kenya's Dagolleti 35–20.
In netball, St Noa defeated St Joseph of Kenya 50–33. Hamdan, making their FEASSA debut, secured a 57–31 win over Tanzania's Vwawawa. Uganda’s champions Buddo SS beat Kenya's Kholokolo 57–31, while St Mary’s Kitende edged Kenya's Oyugi Ogang 39–34.
In boys’ volleyball, Uganda’s champions Namugongo Vocational started on a high with a 3–0 win over Rwanda's St Phillip, but Katikamu SDA lost 3–0 to Rwanda's Kamunyi.
In girls’ football, Kawempe Muslim played to a 0–0 draw against Kenya's Madira Girls, while Boni Consilii, playing in their first FEASSA tournament, lost 1–0 to Archbishop Njenga of Kenya.
In boys’ football, the opening match was an all-Ugandan affair, with Bukedea Comprehensive defeating record winners St Mary’s Kitende 2–1. National champions Buddo SS began their campaign with a 1–0 win over defending champions Amus College.
There was also action in basketball, rugby, and tennis, with the rest of the games set for full action tomorrow. Athletics will be held on Tuesday, August 19, and Wednesday, August 20, with both Uganda’s primary and secondary teams undergoing intensive training ahead of the events.
The 12-day games will be officially opened tomorrow, Friday, with the ceremony expected to be graced by Kenya’s President William Ruto.
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