St. Peters’ College Tororo, Ngora High, and St. Joseph of Nazareth have been selected to host the upcoming Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) National Championships.
The decision was announced following a rigorous bidding process that culminated in presentations by the schools’ representatives at the USSSA offices in Old Kampala.
The event was overseen by Mr. Odong Sammy, Assistant Commissioner of Physical Education and Sports, and Ms. Abalo Grace, Senior Education Officer from the Ministry of Education and Sports.
USSSA President Justus Mugisha chaired the meeting, which was also attended by the Executive Committee and representatives from various schools.
A team of officials from the Department of Physical Education and Sports and USSSA inspected schools that submitted bids by September 30th.
The evaluation focused on factors such as the availability of sports venues, accommodation facilities, proximity to hospitals, and security measures.
St. Joseph of Nazareth will host the 6th Edition of the Elite Games, while Seroma Christian High School will host the National Swimming Gala for the second consecutive year.
Other host schools and standbys include:
- Ball Games I: Host: Bukedea Comprehensive, Standby: Jinja SSS
- Ball Games II: Host: St. Peters’ College Tororo, Standby: Jinja SSS
- National Boys’ Football Championship: Host: Ngora High, Standby: St. Mary’s College Rushoroza
