Africa’s number 1 badminton player Edwin Ekiring jets into the country next Tuesday to embark on his quest to win the Uganda International Badminton tournament, that starts from February 19-22 for the first time.
“I will be jetting into the country on Tuesday just in time for the Uganda International that swings into action on Thursday,” Ekiring said on phone. “You are the first one to get this news and I will be looking forward to winning this tournament.”
Ekiring, is seeded number 7 while Uganda’s Shamim Bangi is ranked number 3 in the women’s draw with participants coming from Serbia, Czech Republic, Italy, Hungary, South Africa, Zambia, Egypt, Nigeria, Turkey, Seychelles.
“I am using the tournament as build-up to the All Africa games 2015 in Congo, Brazzaville and the Rio 2016 Olympics, but at the same time am seeking points to maintain my post on the Badminton World Federation rankings,” Ekiring stated. “I want to win this tournament infront of my fans and for Uganda it will boost my standings in the world.”
The Uganda International Badminton tournament will be held from February 19-22 at the MTN Arena in Lugogo with a total prize money of $5,000(sh14.3m).