UCU honours outstanding sportsmen

By Michael Nsubuga                 

Uganda Christian University male Sportsman of the year 2014 David Oringa has urged fellow students to ensure they not only compete in sports but also save some time for academics to fight redundancy after their sports careers.

Oringa was speaking during a thanks giving dinner organized for the sportsmen and women who represented the University at the 9th edition of the East African University Games in Mukono last year. The event was held at Ariranga Hotel, on Friday.

"I feel honored and surprised by this award but I am very grateful to the university for the support they have rendered to me. I 'am the first tennis player to graduate at this University and after getting the diploma I'm going to pursue my first degree," Oringa who also honored as the best tennis coach said.

"I urge all sports people to read as they do sports because at one point someone will have to retire from sports and do other things," Oringa advised.

UCU Vice Chancellor Rev. Dr. Canon John Senyonyi (L) poses with the UCU women footballers as they unveil kit they received from FIFA through FUFA for their participation in the women's league during a thanksgiving dinner at Ariranga Hotel, March 27 2015. Photo/ Michael Nsubuga

Oringa was echoing vice chairman local organizing committee Vincent Kisenyi who had earlier in his remarks urged the students to follow UCU's theme; "a complete education for a complete person".

But cautioned them to "acknowledge their responsibility" by prioritizing academics first, protect their images and manage their time well as well as treating sports as a way of relaxing on top of staying motivated among other attributes.

Oringa was crowned by UCU Vice Chancellor Rev. Dr. Canon John Senyonyi alongside Sports woman of the year, netballer Alice Wasagali.

The Most Valuable Players and the most improved ones from the 16 sports disciplines the University competed in were also rewarded with medals.
 
MVP's                                                                      

Basketball: Sudi Ulanga & Purity Odhiambo  
Karate: Brian Arinaitwe                                  
Volleyball: Michael Onoria & Esther Tumwebaze
Woodball- Anthony Kahigi & Sharon Peace Nabirye
Table tennis: Daniel Ssekyanzi
Tennis: David Oringa
Darts: David Wayama & Phaima Nakalagwe
Scrabble: Paul Epodoi & Hellen Nalumansi
Rugby: Phillip Wokorach
Swimming: Mark Nyombi & Bailey Lyarnah
Netball: Veronica Namatovu
Track & Field: Ivan Wesonga & Robinah Katushabe
Chess: Isaac Muwaya & Esther Nannozi
Badminton: Daniel Mihigo & Jovia Komuhendo
Handball: Boaz Ampereza & Viola Eyotaru
Football: Lawrence Ssonko & Maureen Kinavudori
 
Most Improved players

Basketball: Jonathan Egau & Zainah Lokamweri
Karate: Brian Arinaitwe & Anmbrose Ssewanyana
Volleyball: Silas Mageni & Dinah Akello
Woodball: Wilson Musinguzi & Marion Basuuta
Table tennis: Sarapio Magezi & N. Sandra
Darts: Abraham Ekadu & Proscovia Amuge
Scrabble: Jonathan Ebalu
Rugby: Allan Mwigo
Swimming: Ahebwa Bwambale & Rhodah Nassanga
Netball: Marion Atwegyeise
Track & Field: Ivan Seruga & Julirine Nakanwagi
Chess: Newton Tesaga & Linda Nanfuka
Badminton: Marvin Kyambadde & Brenda Nabusindo
Handball: Tobby Muhwezi & Irene Akello
Football: Hudson Apuda & Patience Arao