EDITOR
Ntungamo District has officially flagged off its team to represent the area at the 2025 National Primary Schools’ Ball Games and Special Needs Education competitions, scheduled for August 25th to September 8th in Yumbe District.
The ceremony, held at the district headquarters, was presided over by Principal Assistant Secretary Gerald Niwagaba, who called on the young athletes to remain disciplined both on and off the pitch.
Chief District Education Officer, Ntare Denis, emphasized that the games are an opportunity for pupils to showcase their talents and build meaningful achievements in life.
According to District Inspector of Schools, Mercy Orikiriza, Ntungamo will field 20 boys in football and 12 girls in netball, all under the age of 14.
The Chairperson of the Headteachers Association, Katto Emmanuel, revealed that headteachers worked together to assemble strong teams, while District Production Officer, Albert Mugabe, urged the pupils to balance sportsmanship with academics.
Meanwhile, Costance Mukago, in charge of sports under the headteachers association, said the competitions will give the children confidence and exposure as they interact with peers from across the country.
The National Primary Schools’ Ball Games are organized by the Uganda Primary Schools Sports Association in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports. They will be hosted at Aringa Secondary School in Yumbe, featuring football, netball, volleyball, handball, woodball, and adapted sports for learners under Special Needs Education.
Ntungamo now joins other districts across the country in one of the biggest gatherings of young athletes, aimed at promoting talent and inclusion in Uganda’s education sector.
