Uganda secures three medals at ISF Gymnasiade U18 Games in Bahrain

Uganda’s ISF medals

Silver-800m-Brenda Chekwemoi

Silver-Medley Long Relay-(Brenda Chekwemoi, Fillister Chekwemoi, Mary Awat and Peace Mbabazi)

Bronze-Tennis Doubles (Zziwa Adrian Troy and Kato Said Musa)

Uganda made a mark at the International Schools Sports Federation (ISF) Gymnasiade U18 Games in Manama, Bahrain, securing three medals: two silver and a bronze, which placed the nation 34th among 70 participating countries. 

The event, featuring 5,500 athletes from around the world, saw Uganda’s athletes shine, especially in athletics and tennis.

Kibuli's Adrian Zziwa (L) and Said Kato) show off their medals

In athletics, Brenda Chekwemoi clinched silver in the 800m race, narrowly missing out on the gold by just three milliseconds to a Chinese competitor. Uganda’s second silver came in the medley long relay, with the team—comprising Brenda Chekwemoi, Fillister Chekwemoi, Mary Awat, and Peace Mabazi—posting a time of 5:12.81, finishing behind China’s 5:08.86.

The bronze medal came from the Kibuli SS tennis duo, Adrian Zziwa and Said Kato, who achieved third place in doubles by defeating India 4-1, 4-1. This podium finish marked a significant debut for the team.

Other noteworthy performances included Seroma Christian High School’s girls' 3x3 basketball team, which reached the round of 16 before falling to France, securing 12th place overall out of 38 teams. The boys' team also had a strong showing, finishing 19th. In badminton, Kibuli’s Bartham Kaweesa and Denis Mukasa reached the quarterfinals in doubles, while Arafat Kibirige and Olivia Betty reached the round of 16 in singles play.

Despite setbacks, such as Chekwemoi’s disqualification in the 1500m final and a challenging finish in the medley short relay, Uganda's athletes demonstrated resilience and sportsmanship, with Team Uganda being recognized as the best team chant at the event.