Taibah International School Dominates Independence Games

Taibah International School showcased a strong performance at the sixth edition of their annual Independence Sports Tournament, clinching titles in five out of the ten competitive events. The tournament, held mostly for schools in the Bwebajja-Mpala Area along Entebbe Road, saw the host school achieve its richest harvest to date, marking a significant rebound from the previous year.

Key victories for Taibah included the Under-14 football final where they defeated Bethel Covenant College 2-0, and the boys’ Under-14 basketball final against Kisubi High School with a score of 41-33. The girls’ basketball team also triumphed, thumping Greenhill Academy 29-10. In volleyball, Taibah edged out Trinity Senior Academy 2-1 in the girls’ final.

The newly introduced athletics programme proved to be a major success for Taibah. While Kisubi High School’s Beckham Ogenwrot took gold in the boys’ 100m, Taibah dominated the other track events. Hailey Nassuuna secured the girls’ 100m gold, and Taibah teams swept all four relay races, including the 4x100m and 4x400m events for both boys and girls. This strong showing in athletics, particularly by athletes like Nassuuna and Elliot Aldo, highlights a promising new dimension to the school’s sporting prowess.

Despite their overall success, Taibah surrendered their netball title, losing a close final 22-20 to Bethel Covenant College. Meanwhile, Vikas International School also had a notable performance, winning the Under-20 football and basketball finals against Greenhill Academy and Taibah, respectively.

The tournament was commended for its organization and the absence of ‘mercenaries,’ with participants appreciating the genuine competition. The success of the athletics segment suggests it may become a significant draw in future iterations of the event.