Lasting impressions left, raw talents unveiled at 2026 Kateregga Memorial Schools and Institutions Table Tennis Championship

The 2026 Kateregga Memorial Schools and Institutions Table Tennis Championship successfully climaxed at the Lugogo Indoor Arena in Kampala on Sunday, 1st March.

Over 300 players from primary, secondary and universities were actively engaged in the three day’s tranquil event organized by the Uganda Table Tennis Association (UTTA), making a return to the domestic calendar after a decade.

Sam Ankunda Mbabazi in action Credit: John Batanudde

The climax was graced by the chairperson of the National Council of Sports (NCS) Ambrose Tashobya who lauded the different actors involved in this sport; administrators, players, coaches, umpires and parents.

“I like being part of events that involve very young people; like Table Tennis” Tashobya remarked.

National Council of Sports chairman Ambrose Tashobya with his speech at the close of the 2026 Kateregga Memorial Schools and Institutions Table Tennis championship | Credit: John Batanudde

“Table Tennis is a sport critical for young athletes; for agility and general body reflex. National Council of Sports is fully aware of the great work by UTTA. We recognize the achievements domestically, continentally and on the international level. I applaud the coaches, players. We need each other to grow sports in Uganda. It is a joint effort. We shall continue to support Table Tennis” he hinted.

Ambrose Tashobya hands over a medal to a female Table Tennis player | Credit: John Batanudde

Cyrus Mark Muwanga, president of UTTA lauded the sponsors that made the event a success as Legacy Productions, School Pay, Ice Springs Water, NCS, Uganda Olympic Committee and others.

Muwanga made an appeal for sponsorship to the team set to play at the World Championships in London.

“Table Tennis is one of the biggest sport in Uganda. Last year, Uganda played at the Africa Nations finals. Please consider us for a little more funding” Muwanga presented.

In the events proper; there was grueling action in the singles and team events across the different clusters; primary, secondary and universities.

Primary Schools:

Nakasero Primary School won the team girls’ gold. Mbogo Junior School settled for silver as bronze was taken by Mbale & Mbale City Kindergarten & Primary School

For the primary schools (boys); Mbogo Junior School took the gold with Nakasero Primary School having silver as Mbale City Kindergarten and Primary school earned bronze.

Mbogo Junior Table Tennis boys team receives their trophy from the UTTA boss Cyrus Mark Muwanga | Credit: John Batanudde Credit: John Batanudde

Secondary Schools:

Kibuli S.S won gold for secondary schools (boys and girls). Mbogo High School had the silver as Mbogo College & Seroma Christian School shared third place for bronze.

Seroma Christian High School took silver for the boys whilst Mbogo College School & Nkoma S.S.S each earned bronze.

Action between Mbogo High and Kibuli SS | Credit: John Batanudde Credit: John Batanudde

Universities:

Uganda Christian University (UCU) won the ladies’ gold. Kampala International University (KIU) for silver and Makerere University Business School (MUBS) & ISBAT University for bronze.

For the boys, Kampala International University (KIU) smiled with gold; ISBAT University earned silver while Makerere University & Uganda Christian University (UCU) each earned bronze.

Rahim Masolo holds two trophies Credit: John Batanudde

“This is one championship that will really help us plan for our teams ahead of the season as we roll out for what is in stock for 2026. Also, it helps the players acquire new skills and get that competitive spirit” Robert Ssekitoleko, a coach at Mbogo College revealed.

Excelling individual players received trophies, same as teams and medals were also given out.