In less than 24 hours, the 21st edition of the FEASSA games will commence in Uganda with over 3000 students from East Africa ready to roar.
This year’s games have attracted 4 countries including hosts Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania.
Uganda are the defending champions of the overall title and will be looking forward to utilize the home advantage to defend it for the fourth time consecutively having won it before in 2019, 2022 in Arusha and 2023 in Huye Rwanda.
Having taken several months of preparations and assessments by both USSSA and FEASSA, Uganda was confirmed hosts on merit and by today evening all was set for tomorrow’s big event.
The President of the Republic of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to be the chief guest of tomorrow’s occasion as explained by FEASSA and USSSA President Justus Mugisha in his pre championship message today.
“I am delighted to confirm that all member states, except South Sudan, will participate in these games, making it a truly regional celebration of sportsmanship and friendship. The games will be graced by the presence of Uganda’s Head of State HE .YKM and Laurent Petrynka the President of the International School Sport Federation (ISF).”
Justus Mugisha, USSSA & FEASSA President in his pre championship message
“We promise to make these games the best-organized ever, with improvements in all areas, especially in the use of technology. I extend my gratitude to the organizers, sponsors, and partners who have worked tirelessly to make this event a success.”
Mugisha Added
The event will begin at 9:00 AM with the arrival of teams at Bukedea Comprehensive Stadium and will end with a promising mouth watering encounter between hosts Bukedea Comprehensive School and Tanzania’s Benjamin Mkapa Secondary School at 2:30Pm.
FEASSA Games Opening Ceremony
09:00am- Arrival of Teams at Bukedea Comprehensive Stadium
10:45 Am- Assembly of Teams
11:00 Am- Arrival of Invited Guests
11:30 Am- Entertainment
12:00 Pm- Chief Guest Arrives
Match past
Anthems
Prayers – Rev. Can. Dr. Duncans Mugumya
Entertainment –
01:00 Pm Speeches:
Representative Host Schools– Hon Opolot
Patrick Isiagi
FEASSA President– Justus Mugisha
Minister of Education and sports (sports)
Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda
Chief Guest
02:30 Pm- Opening Match: Bukedea Comprehensive
School (UG) Vs Benjamin Mkapa Secondary School (TZ)