Badminton’s grassroots momentum in Uganda continues to gather pace, with Badminton Uganda extending its Shuttle Time programme to the Teso sub-region, where Ngora District has emerged as the latest hub of development.
A two-day workshop staged at Ngora High School equipped 15 teachers with foundational skills and technical knowledge to introduce and grow the sport within their respective schools.
The training forms part of Phase Two of the Shuttle Time initiative, a structured effort aimed at embedding badminton in school systems through teacher empowerment.
Leading the programme, Simon Mugabi underscored its strategic importance in widening access to the sport.
“This programme is vital because it helps take badminton closer to communities and schools, while also preparing technical officials and giving young players a chance to learn and play,” Mugabi noted.
Participants highlighted the practical value of the sessions, pointing to improved confidence and readiness to roll out the sport at school level.
Among them, Okwakol Simon Peter, a Physical Education teacher at Ngora High School, admitted the training had significantly sharpened his understanding.
“I am not new to badminton, but I didn’t have much idea about it. Now I know exactly what I will be teaching my students,” he said, expressing optimism about nurturing competitive school teams in the future.
The Shuttle Time programme remains central to Badminton Uganda’s development blueprint, positioning teachers as key drivers of grassroots growth.
Its first phase last year reached over 120 teachers across five districts—Pader, Iganga, Kayunga, Rwampara, and Nakaseke.
With Phase Two now in motion, the federation is steadily laying the groundwork for a broader national footprint, building the sport from classrooms to competitive arenas.
