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First-ever Uganda Kabaddi Open League to be launched in Matugga

by Jeremiah Mugalu
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Uganda will make history on Sunday, July 6, when it launches its first-ever Kabaddi Open League at Ridgeway School in Matugga.

The league introduces Kabaddi as an organized sport in Uganda, marking a major step toward growing its popularity and competitive presence.

Six teams will compete;

  • Superior Kabaddi Club
  • Nile Kabaddi Club
  • Jakana Super Bullet Kabaddi Club
  • Star Pirates Kabaddi Club
  • Kampala Kabaddi Club
  • War Jaguar Kabaddi Club.

About 150 players are expected to participate, bringing strength, speed, and strategy to a sport that blends wrestling and tag and traces its roots to South Asia.

Matches will be played every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., turning Ridgeway School into a weekly stage for high-energy action and local fanfare.

“This is a major step in bringing Kabaddi to Uganda’s sporting calendar,” said one of the organizers.

“We’re giving local talent a platform and introducing an exciting sport to new audiences.”

The League will be played for 6 months in a Round Robin style, the first round will be played for 3months, then take a 3-week break and resume the second round in December.

Kabaddi has been gaining momentum across Africa, and Uganda’s entry into the fold reflects a growing movement to diversify the continent’s sports scene.

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