Rubongi Army Secondary School from Tororo announced their arrival on the big stage with authority, clinching the boys’ title at the inaugural Kho Kho tournament after a dominant 51–27 victory over Serere Secondary School in the final.
In a competition that doubled as both a championship and a trial platform for the fast-rising sport, Rubongi Army delivered a composed and tactically disciplined display, mastering the speed, agility, and precision that define Kho Kho.
Their triumph not only secured silverware but also marked a statement debut, signaling their emergence as a formidable force in the game.
In the girls’ category, Kyambogo College School mirrored that dominance, powering to a convincing 57–33 win in the final to lift the inaugural Kho Kho crown in emphatic fashion.
The third-place playoffs also produced decisive outcomes.
Serere Township secured bronze in the girls’ division with a commanding 61–40 victory over Olio Seed School, while Labori High School claimed third place in the boys’ category after dispatching Atiira Seed School 87–57 in a high-scoring encounter.
Individual brilliance lit up the inaugural Kho Kho championship.
Grace Ojil of Kyambogo College School was named the Most Valuable Player in the girls’ category, while Egau Isaac of Labori High School scooped the boys’ MVP accolade.
Defensive excellence was recognized with Jesca Ojilong Fridah of Serere Township named Best Defender in the girls’ competition, as Okech Shadrack of Rubongi Army earned the same honor in the boys’ category.
In attack, Lucky Jovian Stella of Kyambogo College School stood out as the Best Attacker in the girls’ division, while Otim Lazalo of Atiira Seed School was named Best Attacker among the boys.
A total of 13 teams—six in the boys’ category and seven in the girls’ division—participated in this historic inaugural KhoKho tournament, underscoring the sport’s growing footprint and promising a bright, competitive future on the school games calendar.
