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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Uganda\u2019s rising badminton star, Augustus Owinyi, continues to make waves after successfully defending his men\u2019s singles title and clinching the men\u2019s doubles title at the seventh edition of the City Tyres East Africa Badminton Challenge, held from October 17-20 at Lugogo Indoor Stadium.<\/b><\/p>\n

Owinyi, a 24-year-old Business Administration student at Victoria University and a native of Nsambya, cemented his dominance by defeating Michael Reagan Nsubuga 21-13, 21-18 in the men’s singles final. His path to victory included impressive wins against Shelton Tayebwa in the Round of 16, Ghanaian Gunna Kusal in the quarterfinals, and Kenya\u2019s Fred Nyaribo in the semifinals.<\/p>\n

Still pushing<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cThis victory pushes me to work even harder. My ultimate goal is to compete in the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, and I\u2019m motivated to keep building my career,\u201d Owinyi said. His growing re\u0301sume\u0301 includes a bronze at the Kampala International and multiple caps with Uganda\u2019s national team, including the 2024 African Games in Ghana and the All Africa Badminton Championships in Egypt.<\/p>\n

In addition to his singles success, Owinyi teamed up with Muzafaru Lubega to secure gold in the men\u2019s doubles, marking his third consecutive title in the doubles category of the East Africa Badminton Challenge.<\/p>\n

The women\u2019s singles final saw Fadilah Shamika emerge victorious after a thrilling encounter with her longtime rival Tracy Naluwooza, 18, adding another chapter to their friendly rivalry that began in the U10 division.<\/p>\n

Fostering talent and ties <\/b><\/p>\n

Simon Mugabi, CEO of the Uganda Badminton Association (UBA) and tournament chief organizer, praised the event\u2019s role in talent development. \u201cThis tournament nurtures emerging talent and keeps veterans involved. The high standards and attractive prizes have brought out the best in players like Owinyi,\u201d Mugabi noted.<\/p>\n

The tournament, which featured 1,505 participants, offered Shs8 million in prize money, with singles champions pocketing Shs800,000. In addition to cash prizes, winners received trophies and other sporting gear. Although some team competitions for schools and universities were postponed, they will be concluded on November 2 at Mandela Sports Complex.<\/p>\n

CITY TYRES EAST AFRICA BADMINTON CHALLENGE <\/b>
\nCategory Champions<\/b>
\nGirls Singles U19:<\/b> Vivan Nalule<\/p>\n

Veteran Unisex Doubles:<\/b> Thomas Biju & Naveen Krishnan<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Doubles (20-45 Years Foreign Nationals):<\/b> Nazeem & Nowfal<\/p>\n

Girls Doubles:<\/b> Kyuka Trisha & Ramia Bukenya<\/p>\n

Boys Doubles:<\/b> Aslam Oduka & Denis Mukasa<\/p>\n

Mixed Doubles (Professionals):<\/b> Amos Muyanja & Olivia Vivian Nakajja<\/p>\n

Mixed Doubles (Children):<\/b> Arafat Kibirige Tendo & Olivia Betty Kyomukama<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Doubles:<\/b> Nazifah Nakiyemba & Tracy Naluwooza<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Doubles (Above 45 Foreign Nationals):<\/b> Thomas Biju & Naveen Krishnan<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Doubles:<\/b> Augustus Owinyi & Muzafaru Lubega<\/p>\n

Girls Singles U15:<\/b> Trisha Kyuuka<\/p>\n

Girls Singles U13:<\/b> Sayed Samara<\/p>\n

Girls Singles U10:<\/b> Umaima Nabasirye<\/p>\n

Boys Singles U19:<\/b> Arafat Tendo Kibirige<\/p>\n

Boys Singles U15:<\/b> Ahmed Malik Juma<\/p>\n

Boys Singles U13:<\/b> Sam Bisaso<\/p>\n

Boys Singles U10:<\/b> Sofia Nsubuga<\/p>\n

Veterans Men Singles (Above 50):<\/b> William Kabindi<\/p>\n

Veterans Women Singles (Above 50):<\/b> Annet Nakamya<\/p>\n

Nations Challenge:<\/b> Uganda<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Singles:<\/b> Fadilah Shamika<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Singles:<\/b> Augustus Owinyi<\/p>\n

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