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Badminton Uganda Elevates Grassroots Sports: Over 150 school Trained in Teso and Busoga Regions

 Badminton Uganda has reached a significant milestone in its nation wide mission to popularize the sports, successfully concluding an intensive Shuttle Time workshop campaign across the Teso and BusogaSub - regios. Between March 28th and April 9th, 2026, the initiative empowered educators and students alike, bringing the "gospelof badminton" to the heart of Eastern Uganda.

Badminton Uganda CEO Simon Mugabi addressing students

The comprehensive campaign spanned seven key districts, ensuring that both rural and urban schools recieved professional training.The workshop targeted; 
  • Teso Sub - region: Kumi, and Bukedea
  •  Busoga and surrounding Areas: Butaleja,Butebo, Pallisa, and Kaliro.
 By the end of the campaign, over 150 schools had been officially integrated into the program, significantly increasing the pool of trained personnel capable of nurturing young talent.

During the closing ceremonies, Simon Mugabi, CEO of Badminton Uganda expressed his satisfaction with the high turnout. He emphasised that the primary goal is the long - term development of the students. " The campaign has brought in a big number of participants. Students from these regions are soon going to reap the benefits of this structered training." Mugabi Stated

While the CEO acknowledged that the campaign faced various logistical and regional challenges, he remained optimistic, noting that these hardles would inform the strategy for upcoming regions yet to be covered.

CEO Simon Mugabi appreciating one of the participants


The true success of the workshops lies in the confidence of the participants. Teachers from variuos distrcts reported a significant gain in technical knowledge. Stating they are now fully equipped and ready to introduce badminton to their respective school curricula.

This recent success builds on the momentum generated last year, where Badminton Uganda  successfully implemented the Shuttle Time program in : 

  • Iganga
  • Rwampara
  • Kayunga
  • Nakaseke
  • Pader

 

 

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