Ugandans shine in Mombasa

Jun 26, 2002

UGANDAN badminton players last week shone in the Mombasa Coast Open tournament, beating the locals to most top prizes.

By Norman KatendeUGANDAN badminton players last week shone in the Mombasa Coast Open tournament, beating the locals to most top prizes.Edwin Ekiring beat Abraham Wegute 3-1 in the final to lift the men’s title while Ben Mayega beat Sayhmn Deep 3-2 to win the boy’s category.Other winners were coach Simon Mugabi, who beat Veejay in the veteran singles before he paired with Tendo Nsereko to finish runners up in the double of the same age category. Phiona Ssozi lifted the girl singles trophy.Ends

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