Uganda Prisons Service Athletics Club delivered a masterclass in depth, discipline, and dominance to emerge overall champions of the National Track and Field Championships held at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono.
In a competition that attracted more than 50 clubs from across the country, the Prisons outfit set an unrelenting pace over the two-day meet, amassing a formidable 383 points to seal the title in emphatic fashion.
Their triumph was built on a balanced team effort, with the men contributing 194 points and the women adding 189 in a display of remarkable parity and cohesion.
Uganda Police Force finished a distant second with 179 points, while Uganda Wildlife Authority secured third place with 124.
Hosts UCU settled for fourth with 97 points, unable to match the sustained excellence of the eventual champions.
From the opening events, Prisons athletes asserted their authority across both track and field disciplines.
Their consistency proved decisive, particularly against a Police side that remained competitive in isolated events but ultimately fell short in overall depth and execution.
Head Coach Paul Okello attributed the victory to a culture rooted in discipline and systematic preparation.
“This success reflects the consistency in our training programmes, the athletes’ commitment, and the unwavering institutional support,” Okello noted.
“We have deliberately built a team capable of excelling across all disciplines, and this result validates that approach.”
On the track, the Prisons contingent produced a series of standout performances.
Sergeant Warder Haron Adoli powered to victory in the men’s 100 metres, while Corporal Warder Emmanuel Aboda dominated the 200 metres.
Warder Kenneth Omuka added to the tally with a commanding win in the 400 metres.
The women’s squad was equally formidable. Corporal Wardress Knight Aciro delivered one of the defining performances of the championship, completing a superb middle-distance double in the 800 and 1,500 metres.
Corporal Warder Evelyn Koli sprinted to gold in the women’s 100 metres, while Winnyfred Atimango underlined her versatility by clinching both the long jump and triple jump titles.
Beyond the headline acts, the Prisons machine continued to harvest crucial points.
Catherine Alanyo impressed in the shot put, Gideon Rotich claimed the men’s 1,500 metres, and Ivan Kiprotic triumphed in the 5,000 metres.
Moses Oceng Jinario stood out in the field events, securing a rare double in the javelin throw and shot put.
Relay events further amplified the club’s superiority.
The women’s team swept both the 4×100 and 4×400 metres relays, while the men anchored their campaign with victory in the 4×400 metres, underscoring exceptional teamwork and tactical precision.
Prisons’ dominance extended into long-distance races and technical field events, where they consistently accumulated points in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres, as well as in throwing and jumping disciplines.
In the final analysis, this was not merely a victory—it was a statement. Uganda Prisons Service Athletics Club did not just win; they set a benchmark for excellence, illustrating the power of structure, depth, and collective ambition in modern Ugandan athletics.
