Twelve teams confirm participation
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A total of 12 teams have so far confirmed participation in the World University Netball Championship in Uganda.
Peninnah Kabenge, who heads the event’s organising committee secretariat, says Jamaica, Sri Lanka, Singapore, USA, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Australia, Zimbabwe and hosts Uganda have confirmed.
The World University Championships are jointly organised by the host nation and the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU).
This will be the one of the biggest university sports events to be staged in Uganda. The first was the World University Cross-country that was held at the Entebbe Golf Course in 2014.
Meanwhile, Imperial Royale Hotel will serve as the official hotel of this year’s World University Netball Championships.
“It is a good hotel in a serene environment. I am sure all teams will love it,” said Kabenge.
Makerere University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Barnabas Nawangwe during the launch of the championship at Makerere University on August 1, 2017
Kabenge says preparations are going on well. “We have the full support of hosts Makerere University. A substantial amount of money was set aside for the project. Other well-wishers have also been approached to offer financial support.”
Kabenge also explained that the dates of the competition will also get the Ugandan universities in session.
“The idea is to have the students actively involved in the event unlike many previous university sports events that usually have them missing out because of being in holidays.”
In July, 2012, the first World University Netball Championship was held in Cape Town, South Africa.
The South African Federation of University Sports organised the event. It is a women's indoor tournament with a maximum of 12 teams competing.
A total of 12 competitors and 5 officials are allowed per team.
Left to Right: Makerere University Public Relations Officer, Rita Namisango, She Cranes Manager Jocelyn Ucanda, Association of Uganda University Sports President Peninnah Kabenge
The venue of the first championship was the Good Hope Sports Centre in Cape Town, July 2–7, 2012. The winners were England, who beat South Africa in the finals.
The winners of the inaugural tournament were England, edging out South Africa in the grand final in a close game that went into overtime. Jamaica came 3rd, beating Ireland 41-30 for the bronze medal.
The second Championship was held in Miami, Florida in 2016. The venue was at St. Thomas University. Netball is a rapidly emerging sport in the United States and showcasing an international event will further its national prestige. The winners were South Africa over Jamaica. Australia defeated Uganda for bronze.
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