Overview:
The World Squash Certificate (WSC) Foundation course was conducted online by the WSC programme manager Michael Khan
Uganda’s celebrated squash player Michael Raymond Kawooya has acquired the World Squash Certificate (WSC) Foundation certification.
This followed an intensive period of study that culminated into examinations which he passed with flying colours.
The World Squash Certificate (WSC) Foundation course was conducted online by the WSC programme manager Michael Khan.
This is yet knowledge acquired for the Ugandan who has spent virtually two decades playing the indoor sport.
After the level 1 course certificate acquired from Budapest city in Hungary, Kawooya continues to rise the radar in transition from playing to the technical docket.
He has since expressed appreciated opportunity from World Squash Foundation to complete this course.
I am humbled for the opportunity granted to me to study the World Squash Certificate (WSC) Foundation course. I thank everyone involved in my success and special appreciation to the course facilitator Michael Khan. I will apply the knowledge acquired to the development of domestic squash in Uganda, in the East African region and African continent.
Michael Raymond Kawooya, Uganda Squash player
Add to the level one coaching certificate acquired in 2019, Kawooya is virtually the most qualified Ugandan in the Squash business.
Kawooya made history with the fourth appearance at the Commonwealth games in Birmingham, 2022.
This followed previous representation in New Dehli, India (2010), Glasgow, Scotland (2014) and Gold Coast, Australia (2018).
Kawooya opened with a 3-0 win over Seychelles’ Marcus Allen Adela, winning all the sets 11-08, 11-02 and 11-03.
At the round of 32, he fell short to Walesh international Joel Makin 0-3 (01-11, 02-11 and 02-11) at the treasured all glass center court of the Birmingham University sports center in England.
Upon return to Uganda, he was dogged by a career threatening road accident that left him with a broken limb.
He has since recovered and currently rehabilitating although he is yet to resume active training.
