USSSA Teso selects 27 athletes for National Ball Games II
The team, comprising 14 boys and 13 girls, is currently in residential training camp at Bishop Maraka College in Kumi Municipality, ahead of the national event scheduled for July 10–19, 2025, at St. Peter's College, Tororo.
Selected athletes undergo drills at Teso College Aloet in Soroti district. Photo by Gabriel Esiku
By Gabriel Esiku
Journalists @New Vision
The Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Teso Zone has named a team of 27 athletes to represent the region at the upcoming National Ball Games II and Athletics Championships.
The team, comprising 14 boys and 13 girls, is currently in residential training camp at Bishop Maraka College in Kumi Municipality, ahead of the national event scheduled for July 10–19, 2025, at St. Peter's College, Tororo.
The athletes were selected based on their outstanding performances during the zonal qualifiers held from June 26–30 at Esingu Grounds, hosted by Kaberamaido SS and St. Thomas Girls. The trials featured a variety of track and field disciplines, including javelin, shot put, triple jump, discus, and high jump.
Soroti District continued its dominance by retaining the athletics general trophy for the third consecutive year, amassing 374 points. Kaberamaido followed with 181 points, while Bukedea came third with 157. Other participating districts included Kumi and Katakwi (tied at 138), Ngora (128), and Kalaki (53).
USSSA Teso Zonal Chairperson, John Robert Osuu, urged the selected athletes to remain disciplined as they nurture their talent: “Discipline is key. Without it, talent alone cannot take you far,” he advised.
The boys’ team features top prospects across sprints, middle- and long-distance races, and field events. Notable names include: Otim Emmanuel (Ngora High School) – 200m, Jonathan Okiring (TEPA) – 800m, Okiro Moses (Teso College–Aloet) – High Jump, Solomon Otim (Katakwi High School) – 100m, Hillary Obete (Soroti Community School) – 5000m and Alfred Omoding (Jeressar High School) – 10,000m.
Other boys on the squad: Emmanuel Arwata (Kaberamaido SS), Walter Oling (Katakwi High), Jabeth Arapsabulon (Bukedea Comprehensive), George Odongolo (Bishop Maraka), Crispus Oluge (Teso College–Aloet), Isaac Ebulu (Kalaki SS), and Thomas Angiro (Wiggins High).
The girls’ team showcases a promising blend of sprinters, distance runners, and field event specialists, including: Niva Chelangat (Jeressar High School), Kevin Arugo (Kaberamaido SS), Prossy Ocwee, Immaculate Akite, Daphine Amony, and Grace Ager Anna (All from Aloet Parents School)
A USSSA-Teso official expressed confidence in the team’s potential: “We’re not just going to participate. We’re going to compete. We believe in our athletes and are committed to giving them everything they need to succeed.”