The 2023 Fresh Dairy Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) games one successfully climaxed at Kakyeka stadium, Mbarara city on Monday, May 15.
The official closing ceremony proceeded the exciting girls’ football final between Amus College and St Noa Girls won by the former.
Ismail Mulindwa, the director of standards in the ministry of education and sports was the chief guest flanked by the commissioner ministry of education and sports Rev. Canon Duncans Mugumya.
Mulindwa lauded USSSA for the work well done in the development of sports talents for the different students, a key factor in the education process.
“I appreciate the work of USSSA for the job well done to help the students engage in sports and develop their talents. This is key in the education system as well as development of their talents which could be a way of living in future times” he said.
USSSA Executive committee members led by the president Justus Mugisha graced the well-attended climax at Kakyeka.
“I want to thank the different schools, Uganda head teachers’ association, the hosts (Ntare School and Mbarara High), the sponsors (Fresh Dairy), students, coaches, referees and umpires as well as the local community for the collective responsibility of making these games a success” Mugisha remarked.
The outstanding players (MVP’s) and top three schools were rewarded with medals and trophies for the work well done.
Top performers:
Badminton:
Girls:
MVP: Blessing Emily Bbira
Gold: Mbogo High School
Silver: Rubaga Girls
Bronze: St Michael International School
Boys:
MVP: Bruno Agaba (Kinawa High School)
Gold: Kibuli S.S
Silver: Kinawa High School
Bronze: Kibuli S.S
Table Tennis:
Girls:
MVP: Halima Astoolo (Mbogo High School)
Gold: Kibuli S.S
Silver: Mbogo College
Bronze: Mbogo High
Boys:
MVP: Shafik Batanda (Ubuntu High)
Gold: Kibuli S.S
Silver: St Andrew’s Ssanda
Bronze: Kawanda S.S
Tennis:
Girls:
MVP: Hellen Makumbi (Gayaza High School)
Gold: Kibuli S.S
Silver: Mount St. Mary’s Namagunga
Bronze: Nabisunsa Girls
Boys:
MVP: Matthew Barigye (Ntare School)
Gold: Kibuli S.S
Silver: Ntare School
Bronze:
Hockey:
Girls:
MVP: Anita Atim (Kakungulu Memorial)
Gold: Kakungulu Memorial
Silver: Bweranyangi Girls School
Bronze: Mount St. Mary’s College, Namagunga
Boys:
MVP: Ephraim Mutataale
Gold: Ntare School
Silver: Kakungulu Memorial
Bronze: St Mary’s College Kisubi (SMACK)
Basketball:
Girls:
MVP: Mary Amanyio (St Mary’s Boarding S.S Kitende)
Gold: St Mary’s Boarding SS Kitende
Silver: St Noa Girls School
Bronze: Nabisunsa Girls
Boys:
MVP: Martin Saa Sita (Buddo S.S)
Gold: Buddo S.S
Silver: Elite High School, Bwebajja
Bronze: Mbogo Mixed
Rugby 15’s:
Girls:
MVP: Mariam Gamisha (Nkoma S.S)
Gold: Nkoma S.S
Silver: Entebbe Airforce S.S
Bronze: St Katherine S.S
Boys:
MVP:
Gold: Kings College Budo
Silver: Namilyango College
Bronze: St Mary’s College Kisubi (SMACK)
Football:
Girls:
MVP: Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim S.S)
Gold: Amus College School, Bukedea
Silver: St Noa Girls School
Bronze: Rines S.S.S