INTERNATIONAL STAGE & STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
INTERNATIONAL STAGE & STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Taking Ugandan Squash to New Heights
Taking Ugandan Squash to New Heights
international stage
Uganda has produced players who have represented the country regionally, continentally and at the Commonwealth Games. Among them are Ian Rukunya, Dr. Alex Bangiriana, Simon Kajubu and Michael Raymond Kawooya. Rukunya has competed at four Commonwealth Games (2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022). One of Uganda's proudest moments came in 1996, when the national team won a bronze medal at the African Squash Championships in Cairo, Egypt.
international stage
Uganda has produced players who have represented the country regionally, continentally and at the Commonwealth Games. Among them are Ian Rukunya, Dr. Alex Bangiriana, Simon Kajubu and Michael Raymond Kawooya. Rukunya has competed at four Commonwealth Games (2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022). One of Uganda's proudest moments came in 1996, when the national team won a bronze medal at the African Squash Championships in Cairo, Egypt.
Strategic priorities
Strategic priorities
• Participation and grassroots: more affiliated clubs, school programmes and community-access courts, with regular inter-district competitions.
• Governance: annual independent audits, stronger board oversight and transparent procurement, in line with NCS rules.
• Brand and inclusion: the Girls on Court initiative, aiming for at least 40% girls among juniors and 30% women among trained coaches.
• High performance: national squads, training camps and a clear path to regional and continental events.
• Technical skills: certify more Level 1 and Level 2 coaches and referees with the SFA.
• Facilities and equipment: build and upgrade standard courts across regions and buy rackets and balls in bulk for schools and clubs.
• Sustainable funding: government support, sponsors, membership fees and event income.
• Participation and grassroots: more affiliated clubs, school programmes and community-access courts, with regular inter-district competitions.
• Governance: annual independent audits, stronger board oversight and transparent procurement, in line with NCS rules.
• Brand and inclusion: the Girls on Court initiative, aiming for at least 40% girls among juniors and 30% women among trained coaches.
• High performance: national squads, training camps and a clear path to regional and continental events.
• Technical skills: certify more Level 1 and Level 2 coaches and referees with the SFA.
• Facilities and equipment: build and upgrade standard courts across regions and buy rackets and balls in bulk for schools and clubs.
• Sustainable funding: government support, sponsors, membership fees and event income.
OUR PLAYERS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
OUR PLAYERS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Meet the Faces of Ugandan Squash
Meet the Faces of Ugandan Squash
Get to know the players representing and growing squash in Uganda. Explore their profiles and celebrate the talent driving Ugandan squash forward.
Get to know the players representing and growing squash in Uganda. Explore their profiles and celebrate the talent driving Ugandan squash forward.
Paul Kasirye Kadoma
Uganda's top seed in recent domestic events.
Paul Kasirye Kadoma
Uganda's top seed in recent domestic events.
Ian Kajubu Rukunya
Veteran international and also a worship leader. Plays league squash in England.
Ian Kajubu Rukunya
Veteran international and also a worship leader. Plays league squash in England.
Michael Raymond Kawooya
Professional player and coach.
Michael Raymond Kawooya
Professional player and coach.
Ivan Wasswa
Emerging player and coach.
Ivan Wasswa
Emerging player and coach.
Mark Musinguzi
Mutebile Memorial quarter-finalists 2026
Mark Musinguzi
Mutebile Memorial quarter-finalists 2026
Joel Kasibante
Mutebile Memorial quarter-finalists 2026
Joel Kasibante
Mutebile Memorial quarter-finalists 2026
Cedric Sserwada
Semi-finalist, Kinyara Sugar 2025
Cedric Sserwada
Semi-finalist, Kinyara Sugar 2025
Jonathan Mwegamire
Semi-finalist, Kinyara Sugar 2025
Jonathan Mwegamire
Semi-finalist, Kinyara Sugar 2025
Elizabeth Musimenta
Runner-up, Kinyara Sugar Invitational 2025
Elizabeth Musimenta
Runner-up, Kinyara Sugar Invitational 2025
Mable Namakoye
Semi-finalist, Kinyara Sugar Invitational 2025
Mable Namakoye
Semi-finalist, Kinyara Sugar Invitational 2025
FAQ
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about squash in Uganda, including how to get involved, join a club, find venues, participate in competitions, and learn more about Squash Uganda's programmes.
Find answers to common questions about squash in Uganda, including how to get involved, join a club, find venues, participate in competitions, and learn more about Squash Uganda's programmes.
What is squash?
What is Squash Uganda?
Squash Uganda is the public name of the Uganda Squash Rackets Association (USRA), the national governing body for squash. USRA is registered with the National Council of Sports and affiliated to World Squash and the Squash Federation of Africa. It runs national tournaments, selects national teams, trains coaches and referees, and develops squash in schools and communities.
Is squash hard to learn?
Who can play squash?
Is squash good for my health?
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