2024 Brics Sports Games: Uganda makes debut with Chess team in Russia

Uganda is set to make a long awaited debut at the Brics Sports Games with the current edition happening in Kazan city, Russia. The national chess team of Uganda traveled to Russia via Air Arabia flight on Sunday, 16th June 2024. Chess will be held at the IT Park named after Bashir Rameev and shall […] The post 2024 Brics Sports Games: Uganda makes debut with Chess team in Russia appeared first on Kawowo Sports.

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2024 Brics Sports Games: Uganda makes debut with Chess team in Russia

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Uganda is set to make a long awaited debut at the Brics Sports Games with the current edition happening in Kazan city, Russia.

The national chess team of Uganda traveled to Russia via Air Arabia flight on Sunday, 16^th June 2024.

Chess will be held at the IT Park named after Bashir Rameev and shall have individual (Blitz and rapid) as well as team event.

The Ugandan delegation was led by Eng. Emmanuel Mwaka, the president of Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) who also doubles as the team manager.

Uganda Chess delegation to 2024 Brics tournament | Credit: David Isabirye

Uganda will field four players; International Master (IM) Arthur Ssegwanyi, Fide Master (FM) Haruna Nsubuga, Woman Fide Master Claire Ivy Amoko and Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Shakira Faith Ampaire.

These players will be handled by Harold Wanyama, as the head coach who is expected to travel later.

Eng. Mwaka expects a great gallant display for team Uganda, with lots of positives to pick from such a prestigious tournament.

Eng. Emmanuel Mwaka, President of Uganda Chess Federation | Credit: David Isabirye

“We are excited that the Uganda Chess team will make history as the first sports team from Uganda to play in the Brics sports games. We expect to give our best in the matches and also learn a great deal from the tournament” Eng. Mwaka stated at Entebbe International Airport upon the team’s departure.

Eng. Mwaka lauded the Government for the support that is being used to help the different national teams travel.

International Master Arthur Ssegwanyi | Credit: David Isabirye

IM Ssegwanyi, arguably the top outstanding player for team Uganda is glad that such a tournament will help them gel and learn from the Grand Masters of the game.

“The Brics sports tournament is very important to us players. We shall face tough grand masters as we expect to learn from them. We are also ready to give the best in the tournament” IM Ssegwanyi remarked

FM Nsubuga, like IM Ssegwanyi remains positive of gallant outstanding performances.

“We travel with our heads up. We shall give 100 percent in every match played with hopes of doing well” FM Nsubuga noted.

Fide Master (FM) Harunah Nsubuga in an interview with the media at Entebbe International Airport | Credit: David Isabirye

Woman Fide Master (WFM) Ivy Claire Amoko | Credit: John Batanudde

WFM Amoko is optimistic about a great showing from the tournament, a typical learning curve for their journey in the game.

“As chess players, every tournament is presents a platform to learn a thing or two. Definitely, we shall improve our game after taking part in this global tournament” WFM Amoko hinted.