By Kent Kenneth Arereng
The Uganda Zurkaneh Sports Association has successfully held a sports seminar targeting sports enthusiasts. The training sessions held at the famous Ntinda Valley Hotel-Iganga drew over 70 participants from about 30 districts(Eastern Region). They learnt the basics of Zurkhaneh and Wushu respectively.
EDDIE GOMBYA PREACHES UNITY
The president of the Association,Eddie Gombya, had no kind words for saboteurs whom he labelled as evil and bad people for sports development in the country.In his opening remarks on Wednesday, Gombya emphasized the need for unity which is vital for the growth of any sports discipline in the country, whether new or old.”We can only promote sports if all of us are united. Rifts take us no where.This is a new sport which needs everybody’s input”,Gombya said.
National Council of Sports tightens the belt on Sports Coverage
James Kasumba, who represented the NCS General Secretary Dr.Patrick Benard Ogwel;reiterated the body’s position on compliance from associations and federations.
“The law is very clear on sports coverage.Under the new framework, federations and associations must obtain a certificate of recognition and admission, a process that comes with financial obligations-Therefore, each federation must demonstrate coverage-75% and 50% for associations,Kasumba asserted”. He applauded Gombya for embracing capacity building programs aimed at promoting the sport at regional, national and international levels.Kasumba encouraged the participants to join the sport which he believes will fetch more international medals for the especially Wushu which has been registered as an olympic sport.The training drew participants from among other districts; Iganga, Mbale, Soroti, Kumi, Bugiri, Kamuli, Busia, Bugwere, Serere, Jinja, Mayuge, Luuka, Amuria,Sironko, Budaka, Bukedea, Bududa, Kaliro, Kibuku, Tororo, Busia,Kibuku, Palisa, Manafwa, Namayingo, Namutumba Kween, Katakwi and Buduuda respectively.
The participants were taken through sessions by the experienced team of the association instructors including; Bago Deo, Ivan Wong SSenyondo and Kizito Robert.
This is the perfect timing for the sport as the body is enticing new members for bigger exposure internationally.
