Rwanda sweeps Sitball gold
UGANDA women team bagged silver medals as Rwanda swept victory in the Sitball World Cup finals at Lugogo yesterday.
By Samson Opus
Sitball World Cup Final
Men
Germany 20 Rwanda 21
Women:
Uganda 8 Rwanda 31
Semi-finals
Men:
Rwanda 23 Switzerland 17
Germany 27 Burundi 11
Women:
Uganda 28 Burindi 20
Burundi 13 Rwanda 30
UGANDA women team bagged silver medals as Rwanda swept victory in the Sitball World Cup finals at Lugogo yesterday.
The Uganda side fell 31-8 to Rwanda women in the final.
The Kigali side, captained by MVP Claudine Bazubagira, outclassed Uganda by switching the ball with swift attacks.
It was a repeat for the Rwandans who had earlier beaten Uganda 26-14 in the preliminaries.
Rwanda further confirmed their prowess by edging out defending champions Germany 21-20 in a sensational men’s final.
“It is a very special victory for us because we have been fighting for it for a long time. It was not easy but I am happy we finally won,†remarked Rwanda team captain Dominic Bizimana after the triumph.
Sitball World Cup Final
Men
Germany 20 Rwanda 21
Women:
Uganda 8 Rwanda 31
Semi-finals
Men:
Rwanda 23 Switzerland 17
Germany 27 Burundi 11
Women:
Uganda 28 Burindi 20
Burundi 13 Rwanda 30
UGANDA women team bagged silver medals as Rwanda swept victory in the Sitball World Cup finals at Lugogo yesterday.
The Uganda side fell 31-8 to Rwanda women in the final.
The Kigali side, captained by MVP Claudine Bazubagira, outclassed Uganda by switching the ball with swift attacks.
It was a repeat for the Rwandans who had earlier beaten Uganda 26-14 in the preliminaries.
Rwanda further confirmed their prowess by edging out defending champions Germany 21-20 in a sensational men’s final.
“It is a very special victory for us because we have been fighting for it for a long time. It was not easy but I am happy we finally won,†remarked Rwanda team captain Dominic Bizimana after the triumph.