Soroti University sets record participation at 20th AUUS Games
The Soroti-based institution, attending the AUUS Games for only the second time, last won a silver medal in its debut appearance.
Soroti University students competing during the recent national wooball competition
Soroti University is set to make history as it gears up for the 20th edition of the Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games, which begin today, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Uganda Christian University (UCU) Mukono.
The Soroti-based institution, attending the AUUS Games for only the second time, last won a silver medal in its debut appearance.
This year, however, the university has set bigger ambitions, registering the largest contingent of athletes for the competition, which runs until December 23.
“We are set for the games. The university is aiming to make a strong impression by fielding teams in football, table tennis, pool, woodball, athletics, and darts,” said Bruno Oribi, Soroti University’s sports tutor.
According to Oribi, the university has prepared 56 athletes to compete in seven of the 19 sports disciplines, with the target of finishing among the top five teams.
University official Micheal Erebu expressed confidence in the squad’s readiness: “The players are in good shape, responding well to training, and more than ready to represent the university. Our goal this time is to win different accolades in the championship. We did not perform well in our last appearance, but I believe our return this year will bear fruit as the athletes are determined to bring home medals.”
This year’s AUUS Games, themed “Harnessing Regional Integration Through University Sports Excellence,” will bring together athletes from across the region to compete in a wide range of disciplines, including soccer, netball, basketball, hockey, handball, chess, badminton, table tennis, woodball, martial arts, swimming, indoor games, and goalball.
AUUS President George Wagoogo, while officiating the launch of the games, revealed that the 2025 edition will attract at least 30 universities competing in 19 sports disciplines, up from the traditional 17. “We are particularly proud that this year we are introducing sports for persons with disabilities. Goalball will be our first engagement for visually impaired athletes, and the bridge will also feature,” Wagoogo said.