- 34teachers trained
- 2days of theory and practice
- 8+districts represented
- 56-50final match score
The Teso Region Sports Association and Kho Kho Uganda ran a two-day coaching course at Soroti Secondary School in Soroti City. Male and female teachers from primary and secondary schools came from Soroti City, Soroti District, Kween, Serere, Abim, Bukedea, Ngora, Katakwi and other districts. The aim was simple: give every participant the theory and the practical skills to coach, promote and organise Kho Kho in their own school.
Day one, Friday 25 September: theory first, then the field
Madam Suzan, the hosting teacher, opened with a prayer. Madam Godliver Apoloti, the National Kho Kho Coordinator for Teso Region, thanked the teachers who came even though resources were scarce, and the host headteacher, Mr. Oluka, officially opened the course. Facilitators were an international Kho Kho instructor, Madam Sharon, and Instructor Enock.
The theory session began at about 11:30 am and covered the history of Kho Kho in India and Uganda, the rules, team composition, the qualities of a good coach, the coach-player relationship, the playing court, and the basics of attack and defence. At about 4:00 pm the group moved to the field. Under Instructor Enock they measured and marked out a full court, learned what each line is for, and practised the correct way to give Kho.
Day two, Saturday 26 September: skills, a match and an exam
The day began at 11:00 am, after the national monthly cleaning exercise. Participants reviewed day one, then Madam Sharon took them through attacking and defending skills: movement, positioning, coordination and decision-making. They also practised pole diving and pole turning, which the teachers clearly enjoyed.
At about 4:00 pm the participants split into Team Legend and Team India for a 28-minute match simulation played strictly by the rules. Team India won 56-50. Instructors used the game to see how well the techniques had been understood.
A written assessment followed. At about 5:30 pm the Sports Officer of Soroti City, guest of honour at the closing ceremony, presented certificates of merit to every participant.
Introducing Kho Kho in more schools will help us find learners with speed, agility, endurance, coordination and teamwork.
What the course gave the teachers
- Practical coaching ability: court demarcation, game situations and techniques, not theory alone.
- A working knowledge of the rules, which helps them organise training, supervise matches and teach fair play.
- A way to bring Kho Kho to learners across the region and spot young talent early.
- Better teamwork and communication, and certificates that recognise their professional development.
Challenges the team recorded
- Many participants arrived late, especially on Friday, which squeezed the programme.
- Late communication about uniforms left teachers without cash to buy them.
- Invitation letters arrived late, and some schools did not release or sponsor teachers.
What happens next
The report recommends refresher training, school-based clubs with regular practice, inter-school and inter-district competitions, playing equipment and court-preparation guidance for schools, closer work with district sports officers, follow-up visits, and invitation letters delivered on time.
Kho Kho Uganda thanks the Teso Region Sports Association for mobilising the teachers, Soroti Secondary School for hosting, and everyone who took part. Read the full report (PDF). Khokho everywhere, Khokho anywhere.