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