The highly anticipated fifth edition of the Jinja Open Table Tennis Tournament is set to take place this weekend at St. Andrews Hall, Jinja, running from Saturday, December 7, to Sunday, December 8.
Reigning champion Samuel Ankunda has expressed confidence in retaining his title as he prepares to face a mix of local and international competitors.
Speaking at a press conference held at the Mandela Group of Companies headquarters, Ankunda shared his readiness for the challenge.
“I am ready for the upcoming tournament and cannot wait to get started,” he said confidently. “We’ve had two weeks to prepare, and the coaches have done a great job. Now it’s up to us as players to execute.”
The tournament promises to deliver stiff competition, with participants from China, the USA, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda joining the local talent.
However, Ankunda remains unfazed by the foreign presence, citing home advantage as a key factor.
“It’s a pleasure to compete against foreign players. I am confident because I’ll be playing at home, unlike them. I trust God will see us through,” he added.
Organizers have revealed that the event will feature over 4,000 participants competing across different age categories, from eight to 18 years, as well as in an open pool. City Tyres, the tournament’s main sponsor, has provided all the trophies for the winners.
The stakes are high, with the ultimate champions in both the men’s and women’s categories set to take home UGX 1 million each.
With Ankunda leading the charge and international players bringing added excitement, the Jinja Open promises to be an electrifying event for table tennis enthusiasts.
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