The MTN Busoga Cycling Championship 2025 has taken a thrilling course as qualifiers from Bukooli, Kigulu, Luuka and Bulamogi successfully produced finalists ahead of the grand finale of the third edition of the prestigious regional race.
In Bukooli, competition was intense on Sunday, December 21. In the Mountain Sports Bike category, Malinzi Sam, Ogutu Ronald and Bogere Atanansi sealed qualification spots after strong performances. The Tippa category once again belonged to Luganda Tiffu, who maintained his dominance by winning again now eyeing his third triumph for a third consecutive time since the championship’s first edition in 2022, alongside Ngodobe Brian Koowa and Friday James.
Kigulu also delivered exciting races on the same day. Kazimingi Lukumani topped the Mountain Sports Bike category, followed by Odoto John, who remarkably qualified for the finals for a third straight time. Odoto is a former champion from the 2022 inaugural edition and successfully defended his title in the previous edition. Muwanguzi Silver completed the list of qualifiers. In the Tippa category, Magumba Ashiraf, Teyebaka Kenneth and Majidu Kyawa earned their places in the grand finale.
Action shifted to Luuka on Monday, December 22, where Magemeso Mensulamu, Kiwanuka Musilim and Muwereza Lawrence emerged as qualifiers in the Mountain Sports Bike category. The Tippa category saw Musitwa Andrew lead the field, followed by Nassan Junior and Kawoma Micheal.
On the same day, Bulamogi concluded the qualifier round with Dakasi Akim, Younger Sadam and Isabirye Latifu qualifying in the Mountain Sports Bike category. In the Tippa category, Naika Robert, Nabikamba Daniel and Mukisa Amos booked their tickets to the finals.
Action of the preliminary races continues on Tuesday 23rd in Butembe and Bugabula and on Wednesday 23rd this month in Bukono, Busiki and Bigweri.
