USF Sprints gala puts competitive swimming into perspective
Nov 15, 2018
As the demands at the highest level of the game continue increasing Uganda Swimming Federation is as well exploring systems to keep up with the ever changing trends in the sport.
KAMPALA - The USF National Sprints Gala is a futuristic swimming programme that gives Ugandan swimming a new meaning.
Top swimmers in the country are presented with a grand opportunity of tracking their level of competitiveness under the scheme.
It is important to note that as the demands at the highest level of the game continue increasing Uganda Swimming Federation is as well exploring systems to keep up with the ever changing trends in the sport.
This particular inaugural edition that ended Sunday at GEMS Cambridge International School was quite fulfilling of USF' efforts structured towards attaining an international competitive acumen.
It works in such a way to test the agility and skills of a swimmer under a sprint race. The races are so entertaining and short compared to the normal formats.
Silverfin's Mercedes Mwebeiha in action
"We continue to dig up novel ideas. The beauty about the sprints is that it gives a swimmer some bit of self-expression. Its entertainment nature and being a training platform are bonuses" said Moses Mwase, general secretary Uganda Swimming Federation.
Uganda's representatives at this year's ongoing CANA Zone III in Khartoum, Sudan came from this special training programme. The races were conducted in Individual Medley, Free style, butterfly, backstroke and breaststroke.
SWIMMING
USF National Sprints Gala
Top Three per category
U10 Girls
Karimah Katemba, 45pts
Angemi, Raya 31pts
Raya Inell, 20pts
U10 Boys
Jordan Ssamula 36pts
Ethani Ssengooba 28pts
David Sine 24pts
U11-12 Girls
Karla Mugisha 36pts
Isabel Angemi 28pts
Neema Kangi 23pts
Nanette Nsereko 23pts
Michelle Sine 23pts
11-12 Boys
John Kafumbe 45 pts
Shane Birungi 31pts
Pendo Kaumi 25 pts
13-14 Girls
Kirabo Namutebi 45 pts
Mercedes Mwebeiha 31pts
Alexis Kituuka, 20pts
Swagiah Mubiru 20pts
13-14 Boys
Francesco, Kagugube 36pts
Paulsen Settumba 27pts
Kaumi, Tendo 24pts
15 & Over Girls
Selina Katumba 40pts
Zara Nsubuga 28 pts
Anthea Mudanye 22pts
15 & Over Boys
Tendo, Mukalazi 40pts
Adnan Kabuye 16 Dolphins Swim Club 38pts
Ronald Ssegwanyi 21pts
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