National Council of Sports (NCS) has clarified that it was not part of preparations to take Team Uganda for the ongoing third Africa Youth Games in Algeria.

On Wednesday this week a group of parents stormed NCS offices in Lugogo demanding explanations for failure of their children to travel for the Games in Algiers.

But NCS Chairperson of Technical Committee Hajji Zubair Galiwango said that Council did not commit itself to provide air tickets to have the hockey team travel for the Games.

The Minister of Education and Sports (Sports), Honorable Charles Bakkabulindi has led a delegation of 50 athletes/officials to the 3^rd Africa Youth Games in Alger, Algeria slated for 18^th to 28^th July 2018.

The Team that departs today aboard, Emirates Airways shall participate in Athletics, Badminton, Weightlifting, Handball, Rowing and Swimming.

Ugandan football fans who wish to travel to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup do not need to obtain a Russian Visa. The Football Games are scheduled to take place from 14^th June to 15^th July 2018 in Moscow, Russia.

National Council of Sports has rewarded Team Uganda’s medalists at the 21st Commonwealth Games at the Gold Coast in Australia last April with Ugx. 100 Million.

Two Gold medalist Joshua Cheptegei was rewarded with Ugx. 50 Million for his historical victories in 5000m and 10000m races at the Commonwealth Games.

Stella Chesang got Ugx. 20 Million for winning Uganda's third gold medal in the women’s 10000m at the Games while silver medalist Solomon Mutai was rewarded with Ugx.15 Million for his efforts in men’s Marathon.

NCS hopes to reward national sports federations/associations with certificates of good performance every year.

The Acting General Secretary of the supreme sports’ governing body in Uganda Dr. Patrick Ogwel has said that the plan is meant to encourage the different sports federations/associations to implement their respective calendars and also learn from each other.

State Minister for Sports Charles Bakkabulindi has advised sportsmen and women, federations and associations not to relax after the just concluded 21st Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast 2018 in Australia.

Kickboxer sergeant Titus Tugume has applauded National Council of Sports and the Uganda Peoples Forces for helping him develop a career in the sport.

Mr. Tugume on Monday returned from the 2018 Pan American games in United States of America where he won a total of three medals.

He won two golds by Knock Out (KO) in kick light style and contact style and a silver medal in the point style at the 2018 Pan American games held in San Antonio.

National Council of Sports has applauded Team Uganda for the good performances at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.

NCS General Secretary Mr. Nicholas Muramagi noted that the country still has the potential to achieve more success at the ongoing Games.

Uganda has already won two Gold and 1 Bronze at the Games courtesy of Joshua Cheptegei, Stella Chesang and Mercyline Chelangat.

More athletes in different categories are still advancing towards more achievements.

The XXI Commonwealth Games 2018 officially open today, 04th April 2018 in the beautiful city of Gold Coast, Australia. Team Uganda will be part of the teams that will match at the Carrara Stadium at the Opening Ceremony of the Games.

National Council of Sports (NCS) has urged the public to contribute towards the treatment of former footballer Ausi Kaaya, who is seriously ill and has been undergoing treatment for the last year.

NCS Assistant General Secretary Mr. David Katende on Friday paid a courtesy call to the former player at his home in Kawempe where he delivered UGX.1,000,000 contribution towards treatment and upkeep.