The 2026 Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA) Solidarity Games reached a successful and vibrant climax in Mbale City, with Gombe Secondary School once again asserting their supremacy through a landmark all-round performance.
Gombe SS successfully defended the overall championship, amassing an impressive tally of five gold medals and one silver to retain their crown.
Their gold medal haul came from dominant displays in Scrabble (boys and girls), Chess (girls), and Handball (boys and girls), while they added a silver medal in Chess (boys) to cap off a remarkable campaign.
Kibuli Secondary School finished as the immediate runners-up, collecting four gold medals and two bronze.
Their gold medals were secured in Badminton (boys), Table Tennis (boys and girls), and Chess (boys).
Kibuli also claimed bronze medals in Handball (girls) and Chess (girls), underlining their consistency across disciplines.
In football, Kyaddondo Secondary School emerged as champions in the boys’ category after edging Masaka Secondary School 1–0 in a closely fought final.
Meanwhile, Kawempe Muslim Secondary School extended their dominance in girls’ football, clinching a record seventh title with a composed 2–0 victory over hosts Nkoma Secondary School.
Kawanda Secondary School reclaimed the netball title in dramatic fashion, overcoming Kaddugala Secondary School in an epic final that ended 31-30.
In volleyball, Kinaawa High School – Mugongo and Mbogo Mixed Secondary School continued their dominance, capturing the girls’ and boys’ titles respectively to extend their impressive records in the sport.
The annual multi-sport event attracted 47 schools, featuring 122 teams and a total of 1,591 छात्र-athletes competing across football, netball, volleyball, handball, table tennis, badminton, scrabble, and chess.
Hosted by Nkoma Secondary School under the theme “Faith, Unity and Excellence through Sports,” this year’s edition once again showcased the depth of talent and competitive spirit within school sports.
Full List of Winners
Football Boys
Champions: Kyaddondo SS
2nd Place: Masaka SS
3rd Place: Buziga Islamic
Football Girls
Champions: Kawempe Muslim A
2nd Place: Nkoma SS
3rd Place: Kawempe Muslim B
Netball
Champions: Kawanda SS
2nd Place: Kaddugala SS
3rd Place: Greenlight Islamic
Handball Boys
Champions: Gombe SS
2nd Place: Kawanda SS
3rd Place: Mbogo Mixed
Handball Girls
Champions: Gombe SS
2nd Place: Kawanda SS
3rd Place: Kibuli SS
Volleyball Boys
Champions: Mbogo Mixed
2nd Place: Namagabi SS
3rd Place: Masaka SS
Volleyball Girls
Champions: Kinaawa High School – Mugongo
2nd Place: Namagabi SS
3rd Place: Mbogo High School
Badminton Boys
Champions: Kibuli SS
2nd Place: Kinaawa High School – Kawempe
3rd Place: Kinaawa High School – Mugongo
Badminton Girls
Champions: Mbogo High School
2nd Place: Mariam High School
3rd Place: Kinaawa High School – Mugongo
Table Tennis Boys
Champions: Kibuli SS
2nd Place: Ubuntu Hill
3rd Place: Nkoma SS
Table Tennis Girls
Champions: Kibuli SS
2nd Place: Mbogo High School
3rd Place: Mbogo Mixed
Chess Boys
Champions: Kibuli SS
2nd Place: Gombe SS
3rd Place: Masaka SS
Chess Girls
Champions: Gombe SS
2nd Place: Nabisunsa Girls
3rd Place: Kibuli SS
Scrabble Boys
Champions: Gombe SS
2nd Place: Kisaasi Muslim
Scrabble Girls
Champions: Gombe SS
2nd Place: Kisaasi Muslim
Overall Champions: Gombe Secondary School
