Formidables plot for dominance in masters swimming

In the aftermath of the inaugural Formidables Masters Swimming Gala, which the hosts (Formidables) won, the team administration is keen on leading the growth of masters swimming in Uganda.

The Formidables, captained by Peter Ssebanakitta, collected a combined 4,085.50 from both genders to win the event ahead of the Ambrosoli Sailfish Masters, Malta Adults, Dolphins Masters, and Makerere University teams that finished second, third, fourth, and fifth, respectively.

Now, team captain Peter Ssebanakitta says they want to build a formidable team that can compete in events like the World Masters Swimming Championship and the CANA Zone 3 championships, among other events.

The Formidables sponsors representatives and the Formidables members pose at the Waves Fitness Harbour in Ntinda, May 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Nsubuga

“The team was simply amazing; everybody was geared to swim their best, and collectively we all contributed to the victory. We look forward to more collaborations from our partners,” Ssebabakitta said during a meeting at Waves Fitness Harbour, at which they recognized some of their top swimmers and their sponsors for their support.

DStv, Trendy Sports Centre, Centurion Media, Dukes Garage, Waves Fitness Harbour and Nile Breweries

The Chairman of the Formidables team, Don Rukare, said the partners play an important role in ensuring events are successful and that in this edition they were able to merge swimming and entertainment during the gala because of them. He said their target is to ensure their competition continues to attract even more numbers in the next editions.

Some of the Formidables swimmers recognized during the function included Ssebanakitta, Linda Namayanja, Sherita Busingye, Catherine Nakimuli, Paul Kaganzi and Grace Mutesi.

All the sponsors said they were committed to the growth of the swimming sport in the country and most especially to the Formidables. The sponsors including Nile Special were represented by Hassan Saleh (DStv), Lucy Nyachwo (Trendy Sports), Paul Kaganzi (Dukes Garage), Nicholas Jjengo (Waves Fitness Habour), Grace Mutesi (Centurion).