The regional schools’ championship was running in Musanze District of the Northern Province from 10th to 20th August.
For the first time primary schools have participated in FEASSSA, Rwanda won nine medals. They include four gold, four silver and one bronze.
In this category, Uganda won one gold medal, one silver and three bronze. Kenya did not participate in primary schools’ category.
In general, Uganda dominated with 30 medals, Kenya took 28 while Rwanda won 25 medals.
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Kenyan students maintained their top position in athletics in the region. Rwanda dominated in tennis and volleyball among girl and boy teams and in boys’ basketball.
Speaking at the FEASSA closing on Sunday, the State Minister in charge of TVET at the Ministry of Education, Olivier Rwamukwaya said the role of FEASSSA goes beyond competition on the pitch to become a way of strengthening relations among the regional countries.
“The games have been well played. Physical exercises play a vital role in the learning process. These games help children bring out their talents and build relations among our countries,” he said.
Father Innocent Gatete, the leader of Schools Sports Association in Rwanda, cautioned schools for using non-students players, saying measures have been taken to detect all the malpractices in the years ahead.
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