Kampala University Flags Off 170-Member Contingent for AUUS Games at UCU
By Kayiira Jackson
Kampala University has officially flagged off a 170-member contingent to represent the institution at the 20th edition of the Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games, set to kick off on December 18, 2025 at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono.
The contingent is made up of 145 athletes and 25 officials, who will compete in 11 sports disciplines. The flag-off ceremony was held on Wednesday afternoon at the University’s main campus in Ggaba.
The exercise was led by the University proprietor and Vice Chancellor, Prof. Badru Ddungu Kateregga, who was accompanied by family members and senior university officials.
Addressing the athletes, Prof. Kateregga urged them to uphold discipline, courage and integrity, values he said Kampala University has been known for since 1999. He challenged the team to compete with maximum intensity while maintaining good conduct on and off the field.
“Be disciplined even if you are cheated, argue reasonably, push beyond your limits. Kampala University is known for victories. Play with courage and integrity because that is ours,” Kateregga said.
In a light-hearted moment, Kateregga jokingly cautioned AUUS Vice President and Kampala University Sports Tutor, Martha Soigi, against any form of bias during the competition.
“As the Vice President of AUUS, try your best not to collaborate with others to cheat Kampala University,” he remarked, drawing laughter from the audience.
Kateregga also used the platform to call on AUUS to review participation fees, arguing that high costs limit the number of universities taking part in the games.
“There are over 70 universities, but only 24 managed to participate. I have spent over Shs180 million on this team. That money could build classrooms or buy computers, but I chose to invest in sports. AUUS should charge reasonable fees so more universities can compete,” he noted.
Speaking on behalf of the technical team, Martha Soigi assured that the athletes are well prepared and ready to compete. She confirmed that the contingent will depart for UCU on Friday.
Kampala University will compete in football, basketball, volleyball, netball, handball, athletics, swimming, woodball, chess, darts and karate.
The upcoming tournament marks the 19th time Kampala University is participating in the AUUS Games, underlining the institution’s long-standing commitment to university sports.