By Prosper Gibolo
With the clock ticking to this year’s Primary Schools National Kid’s Ball Games and Special Needs Learners Education (SNE) championship, selected athletes from the districts of Nabilatuk and Nakapiripirit have intensified training in preparation for the Championship.
The competition, which brings together participants from the districts, municipalities and cities across Uganda is scheduled to take place from August 25 to September 8, in Yumbe District.
With just a week left until the championship kicks off, athletes from Nabilatuk district, the defending champions in the U12 boys’ handball category, are currently undergoing residential training at Nabilatuk Township Primary School. The athletes from Nakapiripirit district have set up camp at Nakapiripirit Primary School.
Kevin Wasike, the games and sports teacher of Nabilatuk Township Primary School who also doubles as the Vice Chairperson of the Uganda Primary School Sports Association’s Karamoja Sub-region said that a team of 32 athletes is currently engaged in vigorous training.
He added that the team comprises boys and girls under 12 and 14, who will participate in various sports disciplines such as football, volley ball and handball among others.
Wasike noted that the team is ready to defend their U12 boys’ Handball title and win others categories as well.
He urged others districts from the Karamoja Sub-region to use the few remaining days to prepare the athletes to win trophies not only to compete.
Christine Nandutu, the sports officer for Nakapiripirit district, told Etoil A Karamoja that the district has already received funding and will be sending participants for Volleyball U12 (boys) and Handball U12 (girls).
This annual championship is seen as a vital platform for developing grassroots talent and promoting inclusive sports.
All districts, cities, and municipalities are expected to take part and support the games, which cater to both mainstream learners and those with special needs.
The competition will feature under-12 and under-14 boys and girls competing in netball, football, volleyball, handball, woodball, and Special Olympics categories.
For learners with special needs, events include showdown and goalball for the visually impaired, football and netball for the hearing impaired, and boccia and sitting volleyball for those with physical disabilities.
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