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24 Jul, 2025
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Historic maiden ISF World School Golf championship climaxes in Morocco
@Source: kawowo.com
The first ever edition of the ISF World School Golf Championship climaxed on Sunday, 20th July 2025 at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam course, Rabat city in Morocco. Led by the rhythms of a traditional Moroccan percussion ensemble, all 16 school sport delegations from four continents proudly marched into the venue—marking the close of a week filled with international competition, cultural exchange, and lasting memories. Uganda had two representatives Damian Asiimwe and Racheal Laura Natukunda at the championship who took part in the individual championship. These two players were being guided by the coach Isaiah Mwesige, who is the also the CEO of Afriyea Golf Academy Uganda. “It was a good experience playing on such a world class course with very good players” Asiimwe remarked upon return at Entebbe International Airport. Morocco won gold in the team championship with Thailand taking silver and Chinese Taipei settling for bronze. For the individuals; Chinese Taipei’s Shuang Wu won the U-15 girls whilst Morocco’s Mohamed Baouhamou was the boys’ category winner. In the U-18 category; Morocco won both the boys and girls with Hicham Rachidi and Sofia Cherif Essakali triumphing respectively. The closing ceremony was honoured by the presence of Mr. Saad Bensouda, Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports, Mr. Željko Tanasković, President of the International School Sport Federation (ISF), and Mr. Ali Bensouda, President of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC). Each delivered heartfelt addresses reflecting on the success and significance of this first-ever ISF school golf event. As the championship concludes, it is clear that this event has set a new milestone in the history of school sport. Delegations spoke highly of the world-class competition venues, the professional event organisation, and the educational and cultural experiences provided throughout the week. Highlights included the ISF Cultural Day, which gave participants a chance to explore iconic Moroccan landmarks, and the Nations Night, where students shared music, dance, and food from their home countries in a joyous celebration of unity and diversity. Several ISF member federations have already confirmed their intention to participate in the next edition. Additionally, a number of national school sport organizations have expressed plans to collaborate with their national golf federations to develop domestic school golf programmes—helping to grow the sport from the grassroots and identify future school golf champions to represent their countries at ISF events. With this unforgettable chapter now closed, the ISF World School Golf Championship leaves behind a powerful legacy—one of excellence, inclusion, education, and international friendship through sport.
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