Entebbe Complete Secondary Faculty emerged victorious on the extremely aggressive 2025 East African Faculties Pace Skating Championships, held on Sunday, April thirteenth on the iconic Namboole Stadium. The championship attracted a formidable line-up of 56 colleges from throughout East Africa, starting from major to secondary degree establishments.
In a show of dominance and consistency, Entebbe Complete Secondary Faculty clinched the general title after gathering a staggering complete of 55 medals. The medal haul included 24 gold, 22 silver, and 9 bronze medals, incomes them a high spot on the standings and a money prize of UGX 3 million.
The victory marks a major milestone for the Entebbe-based college, solidifying their popularity as a rising powerhouse in regional pace skating.
The championship noticed Ugandan colleges assert their dominance, capitalizing on dwelling benefit. Famous person Faculties Entebbe completed in second place with 54 medals—a record-breaking 33 gold, 12 silver, and 9 bronze—to say a UGX 2 million prize. Regardless of securing extra gold medals than the champions, their total tally fell simply quick.
Rounding out the rostrum was Marine Base Military Main Faculty, additionally from Entebbe, with a formidable 36 gold, 14 silver, and three bronze medals. Their efforts earned them UGX 1 million in prize cash and third place total.
Worldwide colleges additionally made their mark, with St. Urslus Faculty (Kenya) ending fourth with 20 factors, adopted by Sir Apollo Kagwa Main Faculty in fifth place with 9 factors, and Line Member Faculty (Kenya) in sixth with 5 factors.
The event showcased a robust continental presence, with colleges from Kenya, Tanzania, DR Congo, and Uganda collaborating in what is barely the second version of the occasion. This development displays the rising curiosity and funding in pace skating throughout East Africa.
Talking through the closing ceremony, James Kasumba, a consultant from the Nationwide Council of Sports activities (NCS), praised the colourful turnout and emphasised the significance of investing in sports activities infrastructure.
James Kasumba
“It has been an ideal flip up with individuals coming from throughout East Africa. The participation of faculties from DR Congo, Tanzania, and Kenya added extra competitiveness to the video games,” stated Kasumba. “Our younger technology now has a possibility to symbolize their international locations at worldwide ranges.”
Kasumba additionally highlighted the NCS’s ongoing efforts to deal with the challenges of restricted sports activities amenities:
“We’re working in direction of establishing inclusive amenities throughout the nation that may accommodate each indoor and monitor video games. This can assist unfold entry to varied sports activities and deal with facility shortages,” he added.
With the game persevering with to achieve recognition, the 2025 championships function a promising indication of what lies forward for pace skating in East Africa. The occasion not solely celebrated athletic excellence but in addition underscored the potential of regional collaboration and youth growth by sport.
Because the curtains fall on one other thrilling version, the highlight stays firmly on Entebbe Complete Secondary Faculty the brand new face of pace skating glory in East Africa.
