Kampala University targets continental woodball dominance after Kenya victory

Emerging as the top woodball-playing institution on the continent is top of the agenda for Kampala University, according to Vice Chancellor Professor Badru Kateregga Ddungu.

Prof. Ddungu reaffirmed this commitment in his appreciation speech while receiving the trophy the university's woodball team won at the Taifa International Woodball Open Championship in Kenya.

Kampala University won the fifth edition of the championship last year, but this year claimed victory in the fairway category.

"I am impressed with your performance, and as a university, we are ready to support you financially to achieve your dreams of making this university the greatest in both sports and academics," Prof. Ddungu said.

He was also impressed by the discipline, skill, and passion displayed by the players and applauded the team's coach for the remarkable work being done to promote and develop woodball at the university. He further encouraged the players to remain focused and promised continued support for them to pursue more victories in competitions to come.

University sports tutor Martha Soigi lauded the vice chancellor for his unwavering commitment to sports development. "He is passionate about sports, and where there is success, he facilitates. We defended the title, and we are going for more at a regional level," Soigi said.

The victorious women's team comprised Amina Nalujja, Aisha Nakanjako, Rose Sandra Nabaggala, Lillian Zawedde, Proscovia Adikinyi, and Sylvia Ayerengo. The men's team featured Moses Agaba, Brian Okidi, Godfrey Kawooya, Robert Ssuuna, Mathias Wahala, and David Kabugo.

The victory in Kenya marks another milestone in Kampala University's sporting history and reflects the university's commitment to nurturing talent and promoting excellence in both academics and sports.