Makerere Open to start today

Jun 08, 2001

ALL roads lead to Makerere University today for the annual Makerere Open swimming championships.

By Chris Mubiru ALL roads lead to Makerere University today for the annual Makerere Open swimming championships. The Coca-Cola sponsored championship, which runs until tomorrow will feature national swimmers Joe Atuhaire, who participated in the 100m breakstroke at the Sydney Olympics, Simon Kisitu and Muzafaru Muwanguzi. Speaking to The New Vision, chief organiser Kisitu disclosed that the championships will also aid the qualification times of the two swimmers who intend to take part in the World University Games in Beijing, China in August this year. Tennis player Edgar Kasenene and athlete Mary Apio are the only athletes who have secured their tickets to the prestigious games. Over ten clubs from Kampala, Entebbe and Jinja are expected to take part in the event, which has three age groups. Ends

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