Top Uganda squash personality Michael Reymond Kawooya graduated with a Sports Administration diploma from the Uganda Olympic Committee.
Kawooya, who also holds a level coach license from World Squash while still pursuing his professional playing career, was among the 44 graduates who overcame the six-month Multipurpose Sports Administration and Advanced Sports Management diploma course on February 12.
Program director for the course, Moses Wagogo, called upon the graduates to apply what they have learned, “Since 2013, we have seen a significant growth, especially in women’s enrollment, supporting the IOC mission to enhance women’s participation in sports governance, now applying what they have learned to create a positive impact in communities. Success is not just about medals, but it is about the integrity and the leadership you bring to your organization.”
Despite being one of the top squash players to ever grace the game in Uganda, he is also growing first as a top Administrator, continuing with his affiliation at Kampala Club.
In the space of one year, Kawooya completed a three-day Advanced Sports Course also organized by the Uganda Olympic Committee.
Having started as a swimmer, he rolled into squash in 2000 and went on to represent Uganda at the Commonwealth Games four times: in New Delhi 2010, Glasgow 2014, Gold Coast 2018, and Birmingham 2022.
As a coach, the 42-year-old went on to guide the Uganda Women’s team to a bronze in 2024 at the All Africa Senior Championship in Windhoek, Namibia, with the performance remaining his best as a coach.
Final List of Graduands for the Diploma in Management of Olympic Sport
Organisations
Sn Name
Gender
1. Adupa Walter Ocen
Male
2. Agaba Vicent
Male
3. Akinyi Elizabeth
Female
4. Alberto Juddy Ruthy
Female
5. Amb Kim Walusimbi
Male
6. Apofia Nakadama
Female
7. Avibo Francis
Male
8. Desire Derekford Mugumisa
Male
9. Edward Kiwanuka
Male
10. Harriet Amoding
Female
11. Henry Mary Lutaaya
Male
12. Jackson Serwanga
Male
13. Kabahiimba Chantal
Female
14. Kakabala Andrew
Male
15. Kakulu Mathias
Male
16. Kawooya Michael Raymond
Male
17. Monica Birwinyo
Female
18. Mpora Derek
Male
19. Mpuuja Tom Mutebi
Male
20. Mugabi Geoffrey
Male
21. Mugenyi Timothy
Male
22. Mukasa Nathan Mayega
Male
23. Mungufeni Jonathan
Male
24. Munyagwa Lawrence
Male
25. Muyanja Amos
Male
26. Mwanina Bernard
Male
27. Nabulime Shadia
Female
28. Nabunjje Shamrah
Female
29. Nalumansi Mariam
Female
30. Nambasa Shadia
Female
31. Nankindu Ruth
Female
32. Nankinga Angella
Female
33. Nantongo Shakirah
Female
34. Nyadoi Doreeh
Female
35. Okello Silvester John
Male
36. Okwi Peter
Male
37. Opolot Ben
Male
38. Rwego Ivan
Male
39. Sherani Joselyine
Female
40. Ssali Asiralu
Male
41. Ssempa John Bosco
Male
42. Ssentumbwe William
Male
43. Tumusiime Samuel
Male
44. Twesiime Liberty
Male
