Uganda has commissioned 27 World Athletics Level One Coaches to uphold the sport’s Number One golden icon of the country.
This follows the completion of the 5-day World Athletics (WA) CECS Level One practical course hosted at Uganda Christian University. Mukono.
This marked the second cohort of this coaching protocol in Uganda attracting 8 women including 3 participants from Tanzania.
It was conducted by Uganda Athletics (UA) in quest to make athletics in Uganda more comprehensive to cover all areas of track and field events coaching of young talents
While closing the course, National Council of Sports Assistant General Secretary Milton hailed UA Strategic Plan that has demonstrated a success story worldwide.
“Uganda now needs to venture into developing field and sprints events to balance up with the huge middle and distance success,” he said.
Representing UA President, Faustino Kiwa (UA Treasurer) highlighted the importance of enhancing technical cooperation among the East African Community athletics federations,
“This East African cooperation enables interfacing with one another, share experiences and positively benefit the communities,” Kiwa said.
