Namutumba Central High School and Iganga Parents disqualified from Busoga Zone fresh dairy competition, banned two years

By Emmanuel Sekago

In a significant development within the USSSA-Busoga Zone Fresh Dairy girls football  Competition 2024 ongoing in Jinja at host school MM Wairaka school, Namutumba Central High School and Iganga Parents have been disqualified from participating.

This decision, taken by the competition organizers sitting at Wairaka College on Friday, Apirl 12th 2024, stems from allegations of tampering with the USSSA album, leading to a breach of competition regulations.

The disqualification of both schools has sent shockwaves through the sporting community, highlighting the severity with which such violations are dealt with.

The integrity of competitions like the USSSA- Fresh Dairy Competition relies on strict adherence to rules and fair play, making any form of manipulation or tampering unacceptable.

Reports suggest that officials discovered discrepancies in the USSSA album, which is used to verify the eligibility of participating students.

Upon investigation, it was revealed that Namutumba Central High School and Iganga Parents had tampered with the album, potentially to gain an unfair advantage in the competition.

As a result of their actions, both schools have been banned from participating in the Fresh Dairy Competition for a period of two years. This punishment serves as a stern warning to other schools about the consequences of attempting to manipulate the integrity of sporting events.

The disqualification of Namutumba Central High School and Iganga Parents underscores the importance of upholding the principles of honesty and fair play in sports.

It also emphasizes the need for stringent measures to prevent and punish any form of cheating or tampering, ensuring a level playing field for all participants.

As the Busoga Zone Fresh Dairy Competition progresses, organizers are reaffirming their commitment to maintaining the integrity of the event and safeguarding its reputation.

Through transparent processes and strict enforcement of rules, they aim to promote fairness and sportsmanship among all competing schools.