Athletics ignites opening of ball games II in Tororo

The athletics track came alive as the 2025 USSSA Ball Games II officially kicked off at King George Stadium in Tororo with a great display of speed and talent in the 200m heats for both boys and girls. All the excitement at the stadium was sponsored by performances from standout young athletes representing various zones across the country.

The official opening ceremony was presided over by Hajji Bategana Sadiq, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Tororo District who declared the Ball Games II, mind games and athletics officially open. In his remarks, the chief guest inspired the athletes by celebrating Uganda’s rich legacy in athletics, referencing national legends such as John Akii-Bua, Joshua Cheptegei, Stephen Kiprotich and many others who have flown Uganda’s flag high on the international stage.

In the boys’ category, zones like Bunyoro, Mukono and Acholi were the ones to watch, each producing winners in the highly competitive 200m heats.

In the girls’ races, Mpigi, Bunyoro and Acholi stole the spotlight.

Awat Mary from Mpigi lit up Heat 4 with the fastest time of the day among girls with 24.6 seconds, an outstanding performance that raised the bar early.

With athletics only just beginning, anticipation builds for the finals and other upcoming events on the track and field calendar.

Here are all the results for the top threes of each heat

200m BOYS HEATS
Heat 1

1. Bwambale Joshua – Bunyoro 22.6
2. Oganya Joel Francis- Mpigi- 22.8
3. Ochen Dominic Jonathan- Mukono- 23.2

200m Boys Heat 2

1. Okwara Joshua – Bukedi – 22.8
2. Ampaire Joshua – Rwenzori – 23.2
3. Ainebyoona Emmanuel – Ankole – 24.6

200m Heat 3

1. Oringa Isaac – Acholi – 23.1
2. Kasadha Amos – Busoga – 23.7
3. Arinda Alex – Ankole 200m Boys Heat 4
4. Yeko Meshack – Sebei – 23.5
5. Tekkwo Francis – Bukedi – 23.8
6. Obongakene Pius – Lango – 23.9

200m Boys Heat 5

1. Andrew Ssemanda – Mukono – 22.6
2. Otema Denis Omony – Acholi – 22.8
3. Abdul Nasser – Busoga – 23.1

200m Heat 6

1. Otim Emmanuel – Teso – 22.9
2. Iga Allan – Wakiso – 23.2
3. Isingoma Isaac – Bunyoro – 23.5

200m GIRLS HEATS
Heat 1

1. Peace Teopista Mbabazi – Kampala – 26.1
2. Akuru Martha – Mukono – 26.5
3. Sagal Gloria Mercy – Sebei – 26.7

Heat 2

1. Apoko Mary – Bunyoro – 25.6
2. Atyang Mary – Bukedi – 26. 3
3. Asibaziyo Scovia – Wakiso – 26.6

Heat 3

1. Abalo Sandra – Acholi – 25.8
2. Anna Mary Kaahwa – Kampala – 26.2
3. Awor Marita – Lango – 27. 5

Heat 4

1. Awat Mary – Mpigi – 24. 6
2. Ahimbisibwe Shivan – Bunyoro – 26.6
3. Chemusio Silah – Sebei – 26. 9

Heat 5

1. Acan Agnes – Mpigi – 26.0
2. Kemigisa Danila – Rwenzori – 27.4
3. Amumpaire Marion – Ankole – 28.0