Parliament has this afternoon congratulated Ugandan sports personalities who recently won medals in the just concluded Commonwealth games that took place in in Australia.
In August House chaired by Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanya, the motion was moved by Hamison Obua, (Ajuri county) who noted that the future of sports in Uganda is bright adding that investment in sports isn’t a choice rather an obligation of government and the entire nation.
“There is need to repeal the 1964 National Council of Sports law, the new law will help to solve underfunding sports.”
He called upon government to complete the high altitude training center in Sebei sub-region for the sports persons to train saying most athletes train in Kenya.
According to Obua, Namboole stadium has a master plan but until now it is incomplete, “It is supposed to host indoor arenas for various sports disciplines, why don’t we as a government complete that structure?” he asked.
Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah noted that, Ugandan National Anthem will be sung in every capital where games will be held if we put the resources together. He lauded all sports personalities who scooped medals on top of those all that failed.
On taking the floor, Dokolo Woman MP Cecilia Ogwal implored government to reflect on promises that are always made, create a database of all Ugandan heroes. “I would like all those who played a role in the field of sports to be recognized too, she wondered why we always focus on success and forget its basis?” she added.
In his submission, Ayivu MP Bernard Atiku said this government needs to put its act together, where you have made pledges, fulfill them. “The Minister should stop chest thumping, athletes did not get support before the games.” he added.
The Five Participants who scooped six medals include: Joshua Cheptegei (two gold medals), Stella Chelangat (gold), Solomon Mutai secured silver, Mercyline Chelangat (bronze) and Juma Miiro (bronze).
