Uganda will be represented by Elite High School in the boys category and the U-18 FIBA Africa Zone V Basketball qualifiers champions in the girls category. The ISF Basketball will run from 23rd June to 3rd July in Macao- China.
The two teams two represent Uganda in Macao, China at the ISF Basketball world cup have been flagged off at Africa Bible University.
Uganda girls teamUganda boys team (Elite High School)
Ambrose Tashobya, chairman National Council of Sports was the chief guest at the flag off ceremony. Justus Mugisha USSSA President will be the head of delegation to China.
Other officials present at the flag off ceremony.
Rev. Can. Dr. Duncans Mugumya – Commissioner Physical Education and Sports Ministry of Education and Sports.
Justus Mugisha -USSSA President (leader of delegation)
Patrick Okanya – President Emeritus – USSSA
Mugisha Christopher Banange – CEO, USSSA
Ambrose Tashobya the chief guest on the occasion emphasized athletes to remember as they play, they are still students.
“As you play, keep it in mind that you are student athletes. As you compete keep it in mind that in basketball, ball possession is the most important thing. Once you have the possession you will have a higher chance to win because you will have very many opportunities to shoot. “- Ambrose Tashobya, chief guest
Rev. Can. Duncans Mugumya encouraged the athletes to represent Uganda in their best versions and to the fullest on and off the court.
“I urge you to be disciplined, representing Uganda is a big opportunity which you must use well to expose yourself. I want to thank USSSA for the work they are doing most especially with the measures put in place to remove age cheating in sports. Go and do your best the results will come.”- Rev. Can. Dr.Duncans Mugumya Commissioner Physical Education and Sports
Justus Mugisha also USSSA President expressed his gratitude to the government for the funding and also encouraged athletes to perform at their very best.
“We are currently performing well in international championships, currently we are one of the most active members of ISF. We were represented by three teams at the Volleyball Championship in Serbia, four teams at the football championship in China, A team for athletics in Kenya and we have been performing well.”-Justus Mugisha USSSA President also head of delegation.
Team Uganda will be captained by Christine Namyalo with the commissioner as head of delegation.
