The State minister of sports Hon Denis Hamson Obua has appealed to the president of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to reconsider the budget cut executed to the sports sub sector.
Obua made the public cry during the official flag-off of the Uganda Olympics team at Kololo Ceremonial Independence grounds in Kampala city on Friday, July 9, 2021.
He tagged the situation as the sports sector developing high blood pressure.
The sports sector is developing some high blood pressure due to the budget cut to the National Council of Sports (NCS) and sports sub sector. We suffered a cut from Shs. 25 Billion to Shs. 17 Billion and further less. We appeal to you president to reconsider this cut.
Hon .Denis Hamson Obua, State Minister of Sports
Obua also gave an update about the regional stadia in Lira (Akii Bua) and Kabarole (Buhinga) whose feasibility studies were completed.
He politely asked the president to apprehend his signature to the documentations so that the construction of these facilities could start.
“His Excellency the President, I only ask for your signature so that the construction of the regional stadia in Lira and Kabarole can kick off” Obua remarked.
In response to minister Obua, the president replied with a promise via a proverbial answer.
“Like a soldier, when the gun is out of bullets, do not surrender, continue fighting with barrel” the president answered back.
President Museveni flagged off the team that has 56 people; athletes, technical personnel and other officials.
The president emphasized the 8 pillars of sports as Talent Identification, Fitness, Perseverance, Discipline, Friendships, country promotion, noble Spirit and entertainment as he took time to counsel the athletes on self-discipline.
For the first time in history, Uganda will field the biggest number (25); of 13 women and 12 men.
Legendary runner Stephen Kiprotich will captain the men’s team as the Winnie Nanyonndo and Halima Nakaaayi are the joint captains for the women team.
Obua is the overall leader of delegation, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel is the general team manager while Beatrice Ayikoru is the chef de mission.
Meanwhile, Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) also launched the celebrations at 65 years.
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