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NCS MOVING TOWARDS PASSING FUNDING POLICY

National Council of Sports (NCS) is in the final stages of passing a comprehensive funding policy that will guide government’s contribution towards national associations and federations.

The revelation was made by the Acting General Secretary Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel during the first Minister’s Forum that is mandated the statutory instrument passed in 2014.

The state minister for sports, Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi, also the chairman of the forum, opened and closed the forum that lasted the greater part of Tuesday.

LEADERS OF SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS CONVERGE FOR FIRST SPORTS FORUM BY NCS

Pursuant to Regulation 17 of the NCS Statutory Instruments of 2014 https://www.ncs.go.ug/files/NCS%20STATUTORY%20INSTRUMENT%202014.pdf , National Council of Sports convened the first ever National Sports Associations/Federations Forum at NCS Headquarters, Lugogo on the 28th May 2019. In attendance were leaders of National Sports Associations/ Federations, NCS Council Members, Journalists and was chaired by the Honorable Minister of State for Sports, Charles Bakkabulindi. 

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: UGANDA HOSTS TWO INTERNATIONAL EVENTS, IAAF GRANTS UGANDA WORLD RANKING STATUS TO TWO LOCAL CALENDAR EVENTS

The week ending 25th May 2019, had Jacob Kiplimo win the 10km Great Manchester Run in UK as the major highlight plus Winnie Nanyondo broke the Uganda National 1500m Women's record after running 4:01.39 to finish third at the Shanghai Diamond League in China. The wins come at the most opportune time for ugandan athletes as IAAF granted Uganda world ranking status to two of its national track and filed championships. The Annual Akii Bua Memorial Championships and the National Athletics Championships get the status of ranked invitational meets starting 1st June 2019.

THE NCS SPORTS MAGAZINE 3RD ISSUE IS OUT

The 3rd issue of the NCS Sports Magazine is out.

The January-March 2019 quarterly edition gives a detailed account of the latest sports news and development projects in Uganda. From giving an account of Joshua Cheptegei's rise from disappointment to glory, to bringing you the glamorous NCS End of year 2018 Party which had recognition of outstanding sports associations and staff.

CHEPTEGEI WINS UGANDA'S FIRST CROSS COUNTRY GOLD TO LEAD TEAM UGANDA TO BEST EVER PERFORMANCE

Uganda is already reaping the benefits of government's augmented funding of Ugx.17.4 Billion to the sports sector, with outstanding performances registered in different sports disciplines. Successful accomplishments at the XXI Commonwealth Games in Australia, the Uganda Cranes two times qualifications for AFCON, the She Cranes qualification to the Netball World Cup and now the exceptional performance of Uganda at the 2019 World Cross Country Championships.

NCS OFFICIALS INSPECT PROGRESS OF TERYET, GIVE SHS.10M TO KAPCHORWA BOMA GROUNDS

National Council of Sports (NCS) Council and Management, headed by the state minister of sports, Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi undertook a tour of eastern Uganda that included inspection of the National High Altitude Training Centre at Teryet in Kapchorwa.

The delegation inspected the works in progress at the facility with the running track field and the hostel building nearing completion.

Hon. Bakkabulindi commended the construction team for the progress attained and noted that the sports facility shall go a long way in facilitating sports training in the country.

NCS REWARDS EMONG WITH SHS.30M FOR WORLD'S GOLD

David Emong has received the Shs30m reward promised to him by National Council of Sports (NCS) upon his Gold at the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships in London.

NCS delivered Shs30m, paid in two Bank of Baroda cheques with each bearing Shs15m, as an earlier promised reward for his success two years ago. The reward was handed to him by Hon. Charles Bakakabulindi, the state minister for sports, during NCS’ four-day team building retreat in eastern Uganda.

CYCLING BOSS WANTS TO FAST TRACK ‘TOUR DE NILE'

Uganda Cycling Association (UCA) want to fast track the inauguration of ‘Tour de Nile’, a race that would cover the countries snaked by River Nile, the world’s longest river whose source is in Uganda.

Mr Sam Muwonge, the UCA chairman, has told the association’s general assembly that he already held a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni in April, 2018 to gain his support for the event that would go a long way in promoting Uganda.

UAF HOPES TO USE 2019 AS OLYMPIC SPRINGBOARD WITH 2.8BN BILL

With the Tokyo2020 Olympics fast-approaching, Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has passed a Shs2.8bn budget for 2019 to enable the country prepare sufficiently for the challenges of the Far East.

During the body’s general assembly, the UAF executive led by president Dominic Otuchet informed delegates of the events for 2019, whose proper execution with aid Uganda’s medal bids at the quadrennial Games in Japan.

“We have the All Africa Games and the World Athletics Championships this year which are very important in the lead up to the Olympics,” Otuchet told the assembly.

THREE NEW NATIONAL SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS RATIFIED BY COUNCIL

The National Council of Sports (NCS) has handed out certificates to three sports associations, bringing the total number of affiliated federations to 48.

Mr David Katende, the NCS assistant general secretary (technical), handed out the certificates to leaders of American Football, Climbing Sport and Kabaddi.

He implored them to work towards spread the three disciplines to places far and wide across Uganda.

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