Team Uganda flagged off for 1st ANOCA School Games in Algeria. -

Overview
Uganda will be represented by a continent of 89,which includes 53 athletes, 23 coaches, and 13 officials. Patrick Okanya, USSSA President Emeritus, USSSA

Team Uganda was flagged off at an Cooper Chimney Lugogo, on Monday, 21st July by Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel who was chief guest.

The flag off ceremony was attended by athletes, coaches, officials and parents.

Bernard Bernard Patrick Ogwel, General Secretary @NCSUganda1

"The foundation we're laying now should propel us to have athletes representing Uganda at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Let's be good ambassadors and showcase the best of our country."#ANOCASchoolGames2025 – Algeria pic.twitter.com/UPNTCvHaiB
— Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (@USSSAOnline) July 21, 2025

Rev. Can. Dr. Duncans Mugumya, Commissioner PES, Ministry of Education and Sports.

"Discipline should be paramount while we are out there! Let's go as one and return as one team."#ANOCASchoolGames2025 – Algeria. pic.twitter.com/nbc9SAtaNL
— Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (@USSSAOnline) July 21, 2025

Lydia Dhamuzungu, Asst. General Secretary Uganda Olympic Committee

"These are not just games for participating but competition and top performers will have a chance to participate at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar Senegal, 2026."#ANOCASchoolGames2025 – Algeria. pic.twitter.com/lUkWSmshpR
— Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (@USSSAOnline) July 21, 2025

Patrick Alfred Okanya, President Emeritus USSSA, leader of delegation.

"We want to pledge that we will fly the Uganda flag high. We would like to appreciate the government, schools, and parents for the sponsorship and support."#ANOCASchoolGames2025. Algeria pic.twitter.com/OZkNPEwK9i
— Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (@USSSAOnline) July 21, 2025

Uganda will participate in the first edition of the ANOCA school games slated for 26th July to 5th August 2025.

Representing Zone V under the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), Uganda will participate in the boys’ football category, lawn tennis, table tennis, basketball 3X3, badminton, beach volleyball, swimming and athletics.

Team Composition

Four schools will represent the pearl of Africa, namely Buddo SS, Ngora High School, seroma Christian High School, and Gayaza High School, in addition to National Select teams for Athletics and swimming.

Uganda will front a delegation of 89, which includes 53 athletes, 23 coaches, and 13 officials.

The ANOCA games are set to take place in four cities that is Annaba, Constatine, Setif, and Skikda.

The official opening ceremony will be held in Annaba on 26th July 2025.