Overview:
Over 150 young athletes from 17 countries are competing in the tournament meant to showcase Africa’s next generation of Table Tennis stars at the Sir Molade Okoya Indoor Sports Hall and Telim Balogun stadium in Lagos, Nigeria.
Following an impressive display in the Africa Hopes Weeks and Challenge, Uganda’s Table Tennis youngsters have commenced the 2025 ITTF Africa Youth Table Tennis Championship on a winning note.
Uganda’s girls’ team overcame the Republic of South Africa 3-0. Reigning African champion Patience Anyango defeated Van Tamika 3-0 (11-01, 11-01 and 11-04).
Jemimah Nakawala was in demolition mood; triumphing 3-0 over Totaram Kritika (11-09, 11-7 and 11-03) whilst Patra Nasirumbi came top over Zide Iminam 3-0 (12-10, 11-9 and 11-5).
Uganda’s girls’ team which also has Parvin Nangonzi will take on Tunisia and Namibia on Monday, 28th July 2025.
Over 150 young athletes from 17 countries are competing in the tournament meant to showcase Africa’s next generation of Table Tennis stars at the Sir Molade Okoya Indoor Sports Hall and Telim Balogun stadium in Lagos, Nigeria.
Alfred Bagueka, the Africa Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) deputy vice president hailed the event.
“This championship drives youth development, boosts participation and launches global careers while it also serves as a qualifier to elite events like the World Youth Championship in Romania later this year” Bagueka remarked.
On Monday, 28th July 2025, Uganda’s team for the boys faces Egypt in the morning duel and will lock horns with Ghana in the afternoon session.
The boys’ team has the likes of Joseph Sebatindira (African champion), Ibrahim Mutesasira and Sharif Nsereko.
There are 16 events across the singles, doubles, mixed doubles, team categories in the U-15 and U-19 clusters.
After this competition; there will be the 2-day inaugural 2025 ITTF Africa Youth Cup which smashes off on 4th August 2025.
The dynamic duo of Alvin Katumba and Tendo Balyewunya are the coaches for team Uganda.
