Bank Of Uganda Prof.Emmanuel T Mutebire Squash Tournament grand finale at Kampala Club is on today

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Prof. Emmanuel TUMUSIIME-MUTEBILE served as Governor and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Uganda from 2001 till his demise in 2022.

A seasoned professional economist and reformer, he spearheaded the design and implementation of the Economic Reform Program that restored Uganda from the economic crises of the 1970s and 1980s to sound economic performance during his service as the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury in the ministry responsible for finance, planning, and economic development.

He worked as a consultant for multilateral and regional organizations including the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of East and Central Africa, UK Department for International Development, the North South Institute in Canada, and for the governments of Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Eritrea, and Nepal.

The grand finale of the Prof.Emmanuel T Mutebire Squash Tournament will take place today Saturday 03 Feb,2024 at Kampala Club.

 

Squash is a racket and ball sport played by two players on a four-walled indoor enclosed court with a small, hallow rubber ball. The object of the game is hit the ball off the back wall until you manage to make your opponent fail in returning the ball. Every time you do so you will receive a point. Points make up sets, which in turn determine the winner of the match.

Rules of the Game:
• Games can be played by either two (singles) or four (doubles) players at one time.
• You must hit the ball with your racket within the boundaries on the back wall.
• The ball can hit the side wall at any time as long as at some point it hits the back wall.
• A let is called when a player accidently gets in their opponents way and is unable to get out the way.
• A foul is called if the player purposely tries to get in the way of their opponent.
• If a game gets to 10-10 then a player must win by two clear points to win that game.
• You cannot hit the ball twice and you cannot carry the ball.
• When serving one foot must be within the service box; the same goes for your opponent.
• Upon returning a serve you may hit the ball on the volley or after it bounces.

Equipment:
Squash is played between two people in a box like room. All that is needed is a squash racket (similar to a tennis racket but smaller head size) and a squash ball. The squash ball is around 2 and a half inches in diameter and made from rubber.

Duration:
Squash matches are played in best of five set formats. Each set is played for 11 points, with a two point lead format. The player who wins three sets first is declared as the winner of the match.

Squash in Uganda:
Uganda Squash Rackets Association is the body mandated to promote the sport of Squash in Uganda and is registered with National Council of Sports and is affiliated internationally to World Squash Federation in UK. Tamwesigire John Bosco Ahimbisibwe is the Chairman of Uganda Squash Rackets Association and Eseza Byakika Catherine is the General Secretary.
Some of the National Squash calendar events include:
• Bank of Uganda Open Squash Tournament
• Kabaka’s Birthday Open
• Prime General Supplies Open Squash Tournament

CHAIRMAN:
Tamwesigire John Bosco Ahimbisibwe

Martin Matsiko,  BOU Squash Director (R) in action with Raphael Ssozi Ddamulira.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Martin Masiko   with  BOU Squash Director  Katongole Kaliisa.

 

Silas Katonyera Captain Kampala Club Squash.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Silas Katonyera Captain Kampala Club Squash.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Safiina in white top (R)  is seen with Joweria in grey top.

Ivan Wasswa with Martin Masiko .

A guest is seen  giving an interview with members of the local media.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Former Big Brother Africa  representative and Capital FM’s Gaetano Kaggwa  was one of the participants on Wednesday.

Raphael Ssozi (L)  is seen playing with Martin Matsiko (R).

Martin Matsiko (L) in action with Raphael Ssozi Ddamulira.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Uganda’s former Big Brother Africa  representative and Capital FM’s Gaetano Kaggwa   (R) in action with Ludia  Natunga in action on Thursday.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Uganda’s former Big Brother Africa  representative and Capital FM’s Gaetano Kaggwa   (R) in action with Ludia  Natunga in action on Thursday.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Martin Matsiko of  of BOU (L)  with Raphael Ssozi Ddamulira before the start of the game.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Safiina in white top (L)  is seen with Joweria in grey top.PhotobyRonaldKabuubi/KMAUpdates.

Uganda’s former Big Brother Africa  representative and Capital FM’s Gaetano Kaggwa  (R)  before the start of the game with Ludia  Natunga on Thursday.PhotobyRonaldKabuubi/KMAUpdates

Uganda’s former Big Brother Africa  representative and Capital FM’s Gaetano Kaggwa  after the game with Ludia  Natunga on Thursday.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMAUpdates.

Safinah Mugide in white top (L)  is seen with Joweria in grey top.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Players are seen watching the game.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMAUpdates.

Players are seen watching the game.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMAUpdates.

Players are seen watching the game.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMAUpdates.

Players are seen watching the game.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMAUpdates.

Vincent Kibira and the other is  Katongole Kaliisa.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Uganda’s former Big Brother Africa  representative and Capital FM’s Gaetano Kaggwa   (L)  with  Silas Katonyera Captain Kampala Club Squash and another player.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates

Uganda’s former Big Brother Africa  representative and Capital FM’s Gaetano Kaggwa  (R)  before the start of the game with Ludia  Natunga on Thursday.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMAUpdates