Road to December: AUUS Launches 20th University Games at UCU
Road to December: AUUS Launches 20th University Games at UCU
By Kayiira Jackson
The 20th Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games have officially been launched at Uganda Christian University (UCU), setting the stage for one of the country’s biggest inter-university sports festivals. The AUUS Executive Committee, led by President George Wagogo, presided over the launch held at the UCU main campus in Mukono on Tuesday.
The ceremony attracted key university leaders, including Prof. John M. Kitayimbwa, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Director of Student Affairs Pamela Tumwebaze; and Mr. Vincent Kisenyi, Dean of the UCU School of Business and a top member of the organising committee.
Scheduled for 18th to 23rd December 2025, the championship will draw participation from over 21 universities, competing across 18 disciplines. The games will feature football (boys and girls), netball, basketball, volleyball, rugby, athletics, handball, woodball, chess, karate, and scrabble, among others.
Reigning champions Ndejje University, who topped the previous edition hosted in 2023 at UCU, once again headline the list of institutions expected to put on a spirited performance. Kampala University, Kyambogo University, and hosts UCU are also among the universities presenting a strong lineup across multiple disciplines.
This year marks the second consecutive time UCU is hosting the AUUS Games, a testament to the university’s growing profile in sports management and infrastructure development.
Speaking during the launch, Mr. Vincent Kisenyi assured participants that preparations are in high gear, noting that key playing facilities will be ready before the opening day.
“By the commencement date, the hosting grounds—especially for football and netball—will be fully ready. Refurbishment works are already underway at the main football pitch,” he affirmed.
As the countdown begins, excitement is building among athletes, fans, and university communities, all eager to witness another thrilling edition of Uganda’s premier university sports extravaganza.