BY JUMA ALI
The eighth edition of the City Tyres East Africa badminton challenge kicked off today at NCS arena, Lugogo with more than 1,500 participants. The tournament will run for five days and the climax will be on Sunday with the Nations Cup which will be competed among Nations which will include; Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, India , China and others.
The categories to be competed this year’s edition include; Schools, Veterans, Universities, Clubs, Coaches, Corporates and Nations .
According to Twaha Mahadi, official from Mendela group of companies stated that this is the biggest badminton tournament not only in the region but in the Continent.
Mahadi ,went on to address the gathering about the prizes to be given during the closing of the tournament. Trophies, Certificates and Cash money among the prizes to be given during the closing day .
Simon Mugabi, the CEO of Uganda badminton Association thanked the sponsors for continue supporting of the tournament for eight years.
Linglong tyres is the official sponsor of this year’s edition.
Some of the Schools to take part in this year’s edition include; Kakungulu memorial school, Kibuli SS, Mbogo Schools.