Sports 30 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Makerere Men and Ndejje Women Dominate Inaugural Uganda Aquatics University Swimming Gala
Makerere University clinched the men's title with 390 points, while Ndejje University took the women's crown with 363 points at the first Uganda Aquatics Inter-University Swimming Gala held at British School of Kampala. The event signals Uganda Aquatics' push to boost tertiary-level swimming after years of success in schools. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/other-sport/makerere-ndejje-top-university-swimming-5442546
Makerere and Ndejje universities emerged as champions in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, during the inaugural Uganda Aquatics Inter-University Swimming Gala last Saturday at the British School of Kampala in Muyenga.
The Makerere Sharks amassed 390 points in the men’s division, ahead of Ndejje’s 360 and Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) 186. Standout performer Ampaire from Makerere swept multiple events, including the 100m breaststroke (1:20.43), 50m breaststroke (35.99), 50m butterfly (29.78), 100m butterfly (1:15.25), and 200m individual medley (2:50.09). He also contributed to Makerere’s wins in the 4x50m medley relay (2:14.24) and freestyle relay (2:01.88).
UCU’s Ryan Asabo claimed the men’s 100m freestyle gold in 1:07.79, while Ariyo Ahumuza of Makerere took the 50m freestyle (27.42). Ndejje’s Silver Ogwang won the 50m backstroke (32.89).
In the women’s competition, Ndejje’s Piranhas edged Makerere 363-358, with UCU third at 254. Swagiah Mubiru of Ndejje dominated, winning the 50m backstroke (34.91), 100m backstroke (1:19.96), 100m breaststroke (1:31.51), 50m breaststroke (38.82), 50m butterfly (36.68), 100m butterfly (1:28.30), and 200m IM (2:52.16).
Makerere’s Chloe Mulogo led the 100m freestyle (1:05.68) and 50m freestyle (31.07), but Ndejje secured the freestyle relay victory.
Uganda Aquatics aims to build a strong university swimming ecosystem, with this early-year event serving as a qualifier for the National Championships in July. Erick Kisero, the federation’s acting CEO, highlighted opportunities like AUUS galas and international university games.
Swimmers described the intense schedule as exhausting, yet the relays showcased great teamwork.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)