All is set for the 2019 East Africa Badminton Challenge that is due October 4-6 at Lugogo Arena.
This year’s championship is expected to be even bigger and better after receiving Shs50m sponsorship package from City Tyres on Thursday.
Uganda Badminton Association (UBA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Simon Mugabi revealed that there are many local and foreign entries for the three-day championship.
The participation will go for U10, U13, U19, professionals, Universities, Corporates, Indians and Chinese –a category that has been added this year. Seven countries from East Africa, India and China have confirmed participation.
Past winners:
Schools:
U19(girls)- Tracy Naluwooza of Mbogo High
U19(boys)- Amos Muyanja
U15(girls)- Jovia Athieno
U15(boys)- Paul Makande
U13(girls)- Kanabhar Parthi
U13(boys)- Akbar Oduka
U10(girls)- Trisha Kyuuka
U10(boys)- Juma Wabugoya
Indian Challenge: Jose Abin and Francis Freejo
Corporates: City Tyres
University category: UCU
National: Uganda
Professional open:
Women singles: Mbabazi Gladys
Men singles: Brian Kasirye
