Published on October 2, 2023
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The anticipation is building as schools from various regions of Uganda vie for the honor of hosting the National Secondary School Championships in 2024. This prestigious sporting event encompasses a range of disciplines, including the Fresh Dairy Secondary School Games, Secondary School Football Boys Championship, Secondary School Swimming Gala, and Ball Games II/Athletics Championship, bringing together the nation’s finest young athletes.
The bidding process, coordinated by the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association, saw several schools step forward with the aim of hosting these championships. Each school aims to provide top-tier facilities, infrastructure, and a welcoming environment for participants, all while showcasing their commitment to sports development.
Here is an overview of the schools that have submitted bids and the respective disciplines they are vying to host:
Fresh Dairy Secondary School Games:
- Disciplines: Football, Basketball, Hockey, Rugby 15’s, Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton
- Bidding Schools:
- St Charles Lwanga Secondary School Kasasa
- Ndejje Secondary School Luwero
- Districts:
- Kalungu
- Luwero
- Zones:
- Masaka
- Luwero
- Region: Central
National Secondary School Football Boys Championship:
- Disciplines: Football (Boys)
- Bidding Schools:
- Masaka Secondary School
- St Joseph of Nazareth High School Mpigi
- Ndejje Secondary School Luwero
- Districts:
- Masaka
- Mpigi
- Luwero
- Zones:
- Masaka
- Mpigi
- Luwero
- Region: Central
National Secondary School Swimming Gala:
- Discipline: Swimming Gala
- Bidding Schools:
- Amus College School Bukedea
- Seroma Christian High School Mukono
- Janan Secondary School Bombo Luwero
- Teso College Aloet Soroti
- Districts:
- Bukedea
- Mukono
- Luwero
- Soroti
- Zones:
- Teso
- Eastern
- Central
- Region: Eastern
National Ball Games II & Athletics Championship:
- Disciplines: Football U16, Basketball 3×3, Volleyball, Rugby 7’s, Handball, Netball, Athletics, Woodball, DanceSport, Beach Soccer, Beach Volley, Lacrosse
- Bidding School: Teso College Aloet Soroti
- District: Soroti
- Zone: Teso
- Region: Eastern
The active participation of these schools in the bidding process reflects their dedication to promoting sports development and providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their talents.
Mugisha Christopher Banage, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association, expressed his appreciation for the schools’ enthusiasm and commitment to school sports. He emphasized the crucial role these championships play in nurturing talent and fostering a culture of health and wellness among students.