Minister Ogwang warns FEASA officials and managers against poor officiating
The Minister of State for Sports, Peter Ogwang, has warned Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) officials and managers against poor officiating and fielding of ineligible athletes during the official flagging of the FEASA games and commissioning of the sports infrastructure by President Kaguta Museveni at Bukedea Comprehensive School on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
The Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) managers and officials have been forewarned by Minister of State for Sports Peter Ogwang not to field athletes who are ineligible and to provide subpar officiating during President Kaguta Museveni Museveni’s official flagging of the FEASA games and commissioning of the sports infrastructure at Bukedea Comprehensive School on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
The tough-speaking minister cautioned participants (officials and managers) against acts that would undermine the integrity of the tournament and to always be reminded that winning and losing are part of sports.
“I wish to caution you against engaging in acts that will undermine the integrity of sports and competition, which will hamper the flow of the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. Let us celebrate the spirit of East Africa and the bright future of our young athletes,” Ogwang said.
He revealed that a total of 3,526 participants and young athletes from five countries are taking part in the games, and they include Uganda (1590 participants), Kenya (1300 participants), Rwanda (162 participants), Tanzania (443 participants), and Burundi (31 participants). South Sudan didn’t participate in this year’s edition.
“These athletes will be showcasing their potential talents while leveraging the integration process,” Ogwang said.
“Your excellency, allow me to thank you for championing the EAC Federation. The integration process cannot be complete without the involvement of these young people. And I would like to thank your vision and your colleagues in the region for allowing us to
young people to participate in sports, and this is the only way we can market East African integration to the grassroots,” he said.
Ogwang, on the other hand, commended the directors of Bukedea Comprehensive School and Amus College for leading in matters of sports development in the country.
He reminded the President and participants that Uganda is on the right track in terms of developing the sports infrastructure to facilitate the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 under the East African Pamoja bid.
