It was a repeat of champions at the 7th Women’s Day Woodball Championship held on Saturday at Lubiri Nnaabagereka Primary School in Kampala.

Mpoma Girls School, Mukono, and the Ministry of Public Services (MoPS), once again reigned with Mpoma taking their third title in a row among the youth teams. On the seniors side, MoPS, won their second back-to-back title.
Mpoma Girls had Joy Namuli (48 strokes) and Praise Ahurira (50) pick gold and bronze, respectively. Priscilla Kwagala of Iganga SS interrupted the 1-2-3 finish with a silver. 

Mpoma’s pair of Angella Nyinamahoro and Ahurira also won bronze in the doubles with 63 strokes.
Namuli (48), Ahurira (50), Olivet Natumanya (52) and Yvonne Mawerere (52), combined for 202 strokes as Iganga SS finished second, 20 strokes behind. Amazima School, Njeru was third with 256 combined strokes.
Mpoma are a dominant team in schools woodball, having won the Juniors Championship four times in a row.
“To win once is special, but three times? It’s overwhelming. I’m incredibly proud of these girls. They’ve poured their hearts into this and this victory deserves to be celebrated. Each year, I see young girls grow not only as woodball players but as individuals. Their passion inspires me and I’m thrilled to witness their continued success,” head coach Prossy Nankya, said.