Five Bodybuilders set to miss World Championship due to financial constraints
David GOMBE
The Uganda Body Building and Fitness Association is again financially constrained as a seven man team of 5 body builders and 2 officials is set to miss out on the prestigious World Championship event in Spain.
The event is due 13th-15th June 2025 in the auditorium Theatre of Salou.
The main obstacle to this international trip is;lack of funds from National Council of Sports.
In an exclusive interview with some players,they have cast doubt on the lifetime trip which had backing from Government but by press time,no official communication had been made yet the visas have been issued to the travelling team.
One player lamented that”, Government is supposed to support national teams but the athletes are suffering and yet training is very expensive”.
The visas have been secured with support from a body building enthusiast and stakeholder.The players have no tickets,accommodation ahead of the event.
With the players ready to represent the country in this competition,the trip hangs in balance and is left to National Council of Sports to bail the team out.
The travelling players include;Safaru Tamale,Lubega Godfrey,Simon Mbazira,Dan Mwesigwa and Hilly Isaac. The officials are;Kisakye Denis Trinity(Coach) and Kafuko Brian(Manager).
Four of the five body builders are expected to compete in; Men’s bodybuilding as Hilly Isaac takes part in Men’s physique.
Uganda prides in Ivan Byekwaso and Mubarak Kizito who have won top accolades in these world championships.