Kibuli Secondary School swept the secondary school titles as the Kateregga Memorial Schools Championship returned at the Lugogo Arena, drawing more than 300 students from across the country.
A total of 41 teams competed in the revived schools tournament, which was held in memory of former Ugandan table tennis great Francis Kateregga. The event marked its first schools edition in a decade and featured ten primary school girls teams, nine primary school boys teams, six secondary school girls teams, ten secondary school boys teams, and six universities.
Kibuli proved dominant in the secondary category, winning both the girls and boys team titles. In the individual events, Parvin Nangoonzi claimed the girls singles crown and was named Most Valuable Player, while Samuel Ankunda secured the boys singles title and also walked away with the MVP accolade. Mbogo High finished runners up in the girls team competition, while Seroma Christian High School placed second in the boys team event.
At primary level, Nakasero Primary School defeated Mbogo Junior to win the girls team title. Mbogo Junior responded by clinching the boys team trophy. Patient Anyango of Nakasero delivered a standout performance to win the girls singles title and earn MVP honours, while Rahim Masolo of Mbogo Junior secured victory in the boys singles and was named MVP. Royale Primary School Mbale and Mbale City Kindergarten and Primary School each picked up bronze medals in the primary team categories.
In the university contests, Kampala International University topped the men team standings ahead of ISBAT University, while Uganda Christian University lifted the women team trophy. Benjamin Achuma of Kampala International University won the men singles title and was named MVP. Shanita Namaala of ISBAT University secured the women singles crown, with Flavia Amaniyo of Uganda Christian University named women MVP.
Speaking at the event, National Council of Sports chairman Ambrose Tasobya praised the Uganda Table Tennis Association for organizing the championship and promoting youth development. He reaffirmed government support for table tennis and revealed plans for Uganda to host an international event at Hoima City Stadium later this year.
Association president Cyrus Muwanga said reviving the schools championship was key to building the sport’s future. “This schools’ championship plays a vital role in discovering young talent and building the future of Uganda table tennis,” Muwanga said.
The successful return of the championship underlined renewed efforts to strengthen grassroots table tennis, offering young players a competitive platform and a pathway toward higher level competition.
