David GOMBE
The International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has hailed the Uganda Olympic Committee for the tremendous role in development of sports in the country.
Bach also pledged for support to the National Olympic committee
“The National Olympic Committee in Uganda is not only doing a great job with regard to sport, but also in all our efforts to support the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs]. There, we see a number of activities concerning gender parity, sustainable development, climate change, safeguarding of athletes and refugees.”
During his time in Uganda, Bach met the President of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja.
He encouraged Uganda to take a leadership role in the region’s sports movement, drawing parallels to the country’s leadership in political and economic spheres.
Bach also congratulated Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei and fellow Olympians Winnie Nanyondo and Halima Nakaayi for their participation in the 2024 Paris Games.
He also visited the Uganda Wildlife Authority Centre and planted a tree which is symbolically a part of the Olympic Forest Network. Bach left the country for another visit to East African neighbors Kenya.
Bach also witnessed the showcase of the journey of young people on the project Olympic Refuge Foundation at Yes Centre in Nsambya.
