Uganda Squash and Rackets Affiliation (USRA) with assist from Nationwide Council of Sports activities despatched a crew on Six (6) gamers to Windhoek, Namibia to take part within the Africa Squash Senior Championship.
And the top of the event solely the Girls crew got here out victorious. With three (3) people Shifah Nantambia who additionally doubles because the Affiliation Basic Secretary, Saffinah Mugide and Elizabeth Musimenta.
L-R : Elizabeth Musimenta, Safinah Mugide and Shifrah Nantambi.
In a brief sit down chat with bronze medalist Musimenta she managed to acknowledge really feel on return;
I really feel good we completed third gained bronze, so usually the journey was truthful
On the journey and climate adjustments;
We had some added flight hours since we first flew to Ethiopia earlier than getting Namibia
Namibia was sizzling because it’s a desert nation so it carried onto the courts
Nevertheless we tailored to it after two follow days by the assistance of the Namibian people who find themselves so welcoming.
On what she learnt;
Usually I acquired to be taught extra in regards to the sport and in addition found we have to construct extra infrastructure by way of squash courts in several nation areas
I hope extra younger ladies be a part of the game and even these in College extra particularly Makerere College who’ve a courtroom close to the Swimming Pool.
What she sees in her close to Future as she continues with the game;
Personally am already 25 years previous have a short while left however am encouraging extra younger individuals to affix the game.
To the advantage of the Sport, I hope it may well entice extra buyers to carry the upcoming abilities as we welcome the 2025 Africa Squash Senior Championship.
Uganda will host the 2025 Africa Squash Senior Championship in Kampala however earlier than the top of this 12 months the crew should go to Tororo for the 2024 Uganda Open Worldwide Squash event.
