Uganda produced a spirited efficiency to complete second total on the third East African Velocity Skating Marathon, held at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda.
The regional showpiece noticed fierce competitors amongst Kenya, Uganda and hosts Rwanda, with Uganda narrowly lacking the highest spot.Kenya emerged champions with 17 factors, whereas Uganda collected 13 factors to safe second place. Hosts Rwanda adopted carefully in third with 12 factors, underlining the tight contest throughout all classes.
Uganda’s medal haul included one gold, 4 silver and three bronze medals, highlighted by Jukira Janet’s gold within the 13–14 years ladies’ class. A number of Ugandan skaters additionally reached the rostrum in junior and senior races, whereas the workforce captain completed a commendable fourth within the grueling 42km marathon.
The robust exhibiting in Kigali confirms Uganda’s rising profile in regional velocity skating and units a stable basis for future continental competitions.
13–14 Years Ladies
Jukira Janet (ECR Membership) – Gold
Anyango Myra Maria (ECR Membership) – Silver
13–14 Years Boys
Ariku Abdul (ECR Membership) – Silver
Mubarak Rashid (ECR Membership) – Bronze
15–16 Years Ladies
Atatiru Halima (ECR Membership) – Silver
Mbatudde Flavia (Entebbe Complete Secondary Faculty) – Bronze
Junior Ladies
Nandawula Bridget (ECSS Membership) – Silver
Senior Males
Sserugo Umari (Decobs Professional Skaters Membership) – Siver medal
