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Kampala International University Wins Mbarara Open Woodball Championship
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KIU, Western Campus – Kampala International University (KIU) men’s woodball team delivered a stunning performance to clinch gold at the 2025 Western Uganda Woodball Open Championship, held Saturday, Nov. 8, at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST).
The KIU women’s team also put up a strong showing, earning a bronze medal.
Captained by Deus Arinaitwe, the men’s team featured Brian Gwaaka, Bridge Kwijuka, Brave Mwesigye, Joel Munyendo, Ronald Tumukunde and Tonny Sekyeene.
The women’s team, led by Lauryn Vanetta Nasinyama, included Eunice Atim, Shakira Naguddi, Mary Namara, Carol Nasaazi and Angellah Kabengano.
“It’s a great feeling, especially when you defy the odds like we did. No one gave us a chance to win the tournament,” said Arinaitwe, the men’s team captain.
“The victory was a reward for the intensive training we’ve had since the year began — and this is just the beginning of what we intend to achieve before the year ends.”
The tournament attracted 16 teams, including top universities such as Makerere University, Ndejje University, Kampala University, Mountains of the Moon University and Uganda Christian University (UCU).
Since finishing 11th at the Eastern Africa University Games in Kenya last year, KIU’s sports department has intensified training and strengthened its teams across various disciplines in preparation for the National University Games scheduled for December at Uganda Christian University (UCU) Mukono.
The woodball team’s victory in Mbarara is seen as a testament to those efforts and a sign of renewed determination heading into the national competition.
