The Uganda Zurkhaneh Sports Association successfully organized a seminar targeting sports enthusiasts in Iganga district, Eastern Uganda.
The training sessions were held at the Ntinda Valley Hotel, Iganga with over 70 participants from the different districts of Eastern Region.
The participants were taken through the basics of Zurkhaneh and Wushu disciplines.
Eddie Gombya, president of the Uganda Zurkhaneh Sports Association castigated the saboteurs of sport in the country, tagging them as evil and bad people for sports development.
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 stressed.
The National Council of Sports (NCS) had a vibrant representation at this workshop.
James Kasumba, a seasoned administrator represented Dr Patrick Bernard Ogwel, the general secretary of NCS.
He reiterated NCS’ position on compliance from associations and federations.
“The law is very clear on the sports coverage scoope. 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.
The participants were taken through sessions by the experienced team of the association instructors including Deo Bago, Ivan Wong SSenyondo and Robert Kizito.
This is the perfect timing for the sport as the body is enticing new members for bigger exposure internationally.
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