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UCU finished fourth overall after collecting 41 points in the women’s category and 56 points in the men’s category, giving the university a total of 97 points.
Tanzania had initially been awarded hosting rights for the 14th edition following the conclusion of the 13th East Africa University Games in Maseno, Kenya. However, FEAUS said the country could not continue with preparations due to unavoidable circumstances, prompting the federation to reassign the event to Makerere University.
“Jonah was a good friend to many, humble, funny, happy and liked joking a lot. He was so passionate about basketball, a hard worker and a great teammate. He was always jolly, very competitive and hated losing,” Mesho said.
Uganda Christian University table tennis teams made a strong statement in the opening rounds of the AUUS Games, posting convincing wins in both the men’s and women’s categories at the UCU campus.
Team UCU Badminton continued their strong run on day two of the AUUS Games with key wins against Makerere University and Makerere University Business School.
Uganda Christian University volleyball teams, the UCU Doves and UCU Lady Doves, began their AUUS Games campaign with straight-set victories as they push to defend their 2023 gold medals.
UCU Lady Canons opened their title defense at the Association of Ugandan University Sports basketball championship with a dominant win over Kyambogo University at the UCU court 2.
Makerere University’s football team showcased an outstanding performance at the expense of Soroti University in a 3:0 win in their first game of the group stage phase.
Uganda Christian University has flagged off 250 athletes set to represent the institution at the 20th Association of Ugandan University Sports Games. The flag-off event was held at the Bishop Tucker Building, led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi and the Local Organising Committee.
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