Team Uganda athletes are putting the final touches to their preparations ahead of the start of competitions at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, on Saturday, October 31.
The Games will officially get underway with the Opening Ceremony scheduled for 9:25pm East African Time (EAT), while some Ugandan athletes will be in action earlier in the day.
Table tennis star Joseph Ssebatindira continued his preparations with a training session alongside badminton compatriot Ramiah Bukenya. Ssebatindira is set to partner Jemimah Nakawala in the mixed doubles competition, with their opening match scheduled for 1pm EAT on Saturday. Nakawala recently completed her Senior Four examinations and is one of those that jetted in last.
Meanwhile, rower Marcel Otim trained at the competition venue in Saly Beach West on Thursday as he familiarised himself with the conditions ahead of his first Time Trial on Saturday at 1:50pm EAT.
Swimmers Peyton Mary Suubi and Zara Mbanga also reunited after more than a year apart. As they await access to the swimming pool, the duo maintained their fitness with a gym session on Thursday evening.
Swimming, badminton and rugby competitions are scheduled to begin on Sunday, November 1, as Team Uganda continues its build-up to the continental sporting spectacle.
