2025 USSSA Ball Games II official opening ceremony

Overview
The 2025 edition of the Ball Games II entails a record 18 disciplines compared to the 6 in 2019. Futsal is the latest to be brought on board while softball and baseball and gymnastics will have exhibitions at the biggest championship of the year.

Gliding through the streets of Tororo for the official opening ceremony of the #USSSABallGamesII2025 at King George Stadium.
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The opening ceremony took place at King George Stadium, Tororo the Ball Games II.

Hajji Bateman Sadiq, Guest of Honour. –
"I encourage all participants to follow the rules and regulations, and actively participate. Uganda has a proud sporting history. I now declare Ball Games II, Mind games and Athletics open." pic.twitter.com/Gl7J7QL6Oy
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Mugisha Justus, President USSSA-
"In our games, students undergo a rigorous verification process to eliminate non-bonafide players. Today, we have 8,380 students gathered at these two schools, with girls outnumbering the boys." pic.twitter.com/ZIfDpyKMTj
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Emuron Luke, Head Teacher, St. Peter’s College Tororo –
"This is a historic moment as we host this prestigious event for the very first time at both St. Peter’s College Tororo and Tororo Girls School, on behalf of the Bukedi region we are proud to have you." pic.twitter.com/3NLMLolcin
— Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (@USSSAOnline) July 12, 2025

8380 athletes participated this year, consisting of 4873 girls and 3507 boys.

The games are being hosted at St. Peter’s College, Tororo alongside Tororo Girls School in Eastern Uganda.

This championship also includes qualifiers for the Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) slated for August 12th -23rd in Kakamega, Kenya.