The Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament, Rt. Hon. Annet Anita Among Magogo, is one person known for her hands-on approach, aggressive mentality and the desired parenthood personality.
This has been numerously amplified through the different undertakings, projects, deeds, efforts and bold interests.
During the official opening of the 2025 USSSA Ball Games 1 at the Bukedea Stadium, the Speaker was ably represented by former St Henry’s Kitovu Head Teacher, Bro. Dr. Augustine Mugabo, now a director in Parliament under the Parliamentary Commission.
“The Speaker loves you all. She cherishes discipline, loves hard work,” Mugabo read the speaker’s special message to the hundreds of participants.
In a special way, she lauded the effort of USSSA in organizing games of this magnitude and appreciated the head teachers of the different schools who organize the different schools.
The 2025 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) ball games were officially opened at Bukedea stadium on Wednesday, May 7.
Dignitaries from the central Government, officials of ASSHU, USSSA, head teachers, teachers, students and the general public graced the colourful opening ceremony.
The Commissioner of Physical Education and Sports in the Ministry of Education and Sports Rev. Canon Dr. Duncans Mugumya hailed the president of Uganda, General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for the prevailing peace and stability upon which sports activities can be played.
“I want to thank President Museveni for the peace and stability in the country, under which we are able to thrive and hold these different sports activities. We thank God for him,” the commissioner hailed.
Rev. Canon Dr. Mugumya saluted the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni and the state minister of sports Hon. Peter Ogwang, for the cooperation, efforts and passion of ensuring sports events are held in the country.
He also hinted at the effort of ASHUU, head teachers, games teachers, coaches, players and the other people directly involved in the sports eco-system.
Rev. Canon Dr Mugumya hailed the host school for this year’s Ball Games 1 Bukedea Comprehensive and Amus College, for the facilities provided.
He also cautioned the students to balance the sports business end with education, appreciating the role of the media in spreading the news.
USSSA president Justus Mugisha, who was flanked by his entire executive committee members and officials of the Local Organizing Committee, showered praise on the host school for hosting the games with the highest number of participants ever.
Mugisha noted that this year’s Ball Games 1 have also accommodated the younger cluster of players in the U-16 category in volleyball and netball, playing alongside the mandatory U-20’s.
“We thank the directors of the hosting school for the opportunity to host us again, months after the FEASSSA games last year,” he opened up.
“I welcome all the participants. This is the highest number ever at the USSSA Ball games one; thus fulfilling the mission of mass-sport, giving every child an opportunity to play at the district, zonal and national levels. We thank the Ministry of Education and Sports for coming up with the best rules ever,” he added.
He also hinted at the bold progress against whipping away non-bona fide players in school games.
“Gone are the days when games were full of mercenaries. I admit there is a lot of work to be done to reduce mercenaries to zero. There are guidelines that protect the integrity of these games to determine that the winning teams are decided on the courts and fields of play. We also have the U-16s to join the U-20s. The winners will represent the country in the FEASSSA Games, Africa and International competitions,” Mugisha pointed out.
The opening ceremony was also graced by ASSHU general secretary Hajjati Zulaika Nabukeera, Bukedea Resident District Commissioner Wilberforce Tukei and the ASSHU representative for ball games one Paul Sserunjogi, local leaders among others.
Jonas Gumisirize, the managing director at Bukedea Comprehensive, promised all the competitors a successful championship.
The official opening match played on the newly laid astro-turf had hosts Bukedea Comprehensive out-muscle Gulu High 2-0.
Elizabeth Apecho and Janita Nanyonjo scored in either half for the host school who are coached by Jimmy Mukubya.
The games continue on Thursday until 14th May for the closing ceremony.
The USSSA ball games one menu entails a collection of disciplines as Girls Football, Rugby 15s, Hockey, Tennis, Table Tennis, Netball (U-16), Volleyball (U-16) and Badminton.
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