Editor
Stakeholders within Kabale district’s sports community have expressed dissatisfaction with the low turnout of secondary schools in the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Ball Games One event.
Out of the 33 secondary schools in Kabale district, only 14 participated in the recently concluded competitions, which commenced on the 22nd of last week.
St. Mary’s College Rushoroza emerged as champions in boys’ football, narrowly defeating St. Barnabas Secondary School Karujanga with a 1-0 victory in the finals held at Kabale Main Stadium. Kabale Secondary School secured the girls’ football title, while St. Mary’s College Rushoroza claimed victory in both volleyball and netball.
Joseph Akankwasa, Chairperson of the Sports Committee in the Kabale District Head Teachers Association and Head Teacher of Rukore High School, expressed concern over the absence of 19 schools. He urged head teachers to prioritize participation to nurture talent.
Kabale District Education Officer, Tumwijukye Moses Bwengye, shared similar sentiments, expressing disappointment in the low turnout, which saw less than 50% of secondary schools participating. Bwengye attributed this to inadequate government funding for sports activities and encouraged head teachers to engage despite resource constraints.
Representatives from St. Mary’s College Rushoroza, St. Barnabas Karujanga, Kabale Secondary School, and Kigata High School will advance to represent Kabale district in the regional level boys’ football competitions in Rukiga district, hosted by St. Paul’s Secondary School Bukinda.
Regional-level games for girls’ football, volleyball, and basketball will be hosted by Kabale District.
