2024 Thailand Badminton Open
20th – 25th February
Uganda’s Para-Badminton team of seven players were officially flagged-off to Thailand for the Paralympics qualifier which will shuttle off on 20th February and climax on 25th February 2024.
The flagging ceremony was executed by David Ssemakula Katende, the Assistant General Secretary of National Council of Sports and was witnessed by Annet Nakamya, the chairperson, Uganda badminton association, Mohammed, the head of finance department at Uganda Badminton Association and Simon Mugabi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Badminton Association.
Nakamya expressed confidence in this team and wished them fruitful deliberations in Thailand.
“Go and perform well, we have hopes on you”, Nakamya noted.
Mugabi confirmed that this championship will be last qualifier for the 2024 Paris Paralympics Badminton and noted that the mission for Uganda’s players is to perform well in order to maintain the rankings.
“Our Para-Badminton players have been training well. As they head to Thailand for the final qualifier of the Paris Paralympics, they aim for great performances and maintain or improve the current standings” Mugabi told the media.
Katende lauded Uganda Badminton officials for well organization and argued them to continue with that spirit.
Team composition:
The seven members team will lead by Ali Mukasa, the team captain-cum-head coach.
Mukasa is assisted by Sarah Naziwa.
Other members on this formidable team includes, Rita Assimwe, Rose Nansereko, Sumini Mutesi, Hassan Mubiru and Elizabeth Mwesigwa.
Current rankings:
Sarah Naziwa will represent in wheel chair 1 currently ranked number one in Africa.
Rita Assimwe is in standing upper 5 (SU5) and currently ranked number two in Africa.
Rose Nansereko is in standing lower 3 (SL3) is currently ranked number one in Africa.
Sumin Mutesi in standing upper 5 (SU5) is currently ranked number one in Africa.
Ali Mukasa is in wheelchair 2 is currently ranked number two in Africa.
Hassan Mubiru is in standing lower 4 (SL4) is currently ranked number two in Africa whilst Elizabeth Mwesigwa in standing lower 3(SL3) is currently ranked number two in Africa.
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