Kampala hosts third East Africa Inter-Forces Judo Championship
The annual event, which grows in stature each year, has transformed the arena into a vibrant hub of martial arts skill, discipline, and regional camaraderie.
Team Burundi. PHOTO: Olivia Nakate
80 athletes from five East African nations have converged in Kampala for the third edition of the East Africa Inter-Forces Judo Championship, taking place at the Old Kampala Arena from December 6-7.
The annual event, which grows in stature each year, has transformed the arena into a vibrant hub of martial arts skill, discipline, and regional camaraderie.
Inspector of Police Peter Malavu, one of the key figures behind the tournament, emphasized this purpose during the opening ceremony. “These games build the capacity of East African Judo athletes to compete at international levels,” he noted, adding that sports remain an effective tool for fostering teamwork, trust, and collaboration among forces across borders.
The championship features intense individual and team bouts, with athletes showcasing not only physical strength but also precision, technique, and tactical discipline hallmarks of professional judo training within the forces.
Organizers hope that beyond medals and accolades, the bonds formed here will strengthen regional security cooperation. For the athletes, however, the focus remains sharp: honor, pride, and the pursuit of becoming champions of the third East Africa Inter-Forces Judo Championship.