The long-dormant Uganda Open bounced back to life at Kabojja International School, but this year’s edition is drawing attention for more than just its numbers it is being hailed as a rebirth of opportunity for young players hungry to break into the national scene.
Instead of focusing solely on elite rivalry, the Uganda Table Tennis Association (UTTA) has turned the tournament into a development platform, giving emerging athletes the rare chance to rub shoulders with the country’s top-ranked competitors.
Tournament director and UTTA president Cyrus Mark Muwanga said the revived event is proving its value instantly, offering meaningful exposure to the next generation of players. With over 200 participants filling the halls on day one, he believes the competition is once again fulfilling its role as a talent engine.
Kabojja International School hosting the championship used the event to reaffirm its growing identity as a sports-forward institution. Principal and CEO Sam Turya said the school sees competitions like the Uganda Open as essential to moulding confident, disciplined, and emotionally resilient learners.
He emphasized that Kabojja’s expanded investment in sporting facilities, from its football turf to multi-sport courts, is designed to give students and visiting athletes alike an environment that encourages ambition and growth.
The Uganda Open concludes tomorrow, with over sh8m in prize money plus medals, trophies and certificates awaiting standout performers across multiple categories.
