Uganda's Sr. Miriam Duggan Primary Triumphs at FIDE Continental Stage

In an incredible display of youth talent, Uganda's top-seeded Sr. Miriam Duggan Primary School has been officially crowned the African Continental Stage Champions of the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Chess Championship 2026. The victory, highlighted by the African Chess Confederation in July 2026, saw the young Ugandan prodigies live up to immense expectations as they navigated a tough field of international scholastic competitors. This triumph highlights the incredible grassroots development taking place across the continent, proving that African scholastic chess programs are actively producing formidable, world-ready competitors. For the students of Sr. Miriam Duggan Primary, this gold-medal performance not only brings national pride to Uganda but also sets a high benchmark for the upcoming generation of African grandmasters.