UPSSA holds first General Assembly since 1991
The Uganda Primary Schools Sports Association (UPSSA) held its first general assembly since 1991 to improve administrative coordination. The association approved a Shs1.2 billion budget and discussed aligning its sporting calendar with the secondary school association.
Why it matters
This marks a significant governance shift for primary school sports in Uganda, aiming to professionalize and expand youth athletic participation.
The Uganda Primary Schools Sports Association (UPSSA) held its first general assembly on Thursday, October 8, 2026, since its establishment in 1991, bringing together 95 delegates at Sports View Hotel in Kireka.
The assembly marked a significant milestone in the association's efforts to strengthen its administration, improve coordination and promote sports development at the primary school level.
Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) president Justus Mugisha, who attended the meeting, urged UPSSA to align its sporting calendar with that of USSSA to improve coordination and avoid clashes during competitions.
"I encourage you to align your calendar with ours to avoid clashing as you organise games. When you are in the West, let us be in the East. By doing so, we will be expanding and developing sport in various parts of the country," Mugisha said.
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