IOC president Bach hails UOC for leading by example

He praised Ugandan athletes for their strong showing during the Paris Olympics and for bringing pride to the country.

IOC president Thomas Bach (left) hands over an award to UOC president Donald Rukare. Photo by Michael Nsubuga

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has hailed Africa’s growing role in the Olympic movement during a cocktail event with athletes and Olympians at Speke Resort Munyonyo, shortly after arriving

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IOC president Bach hails UOC for leading by example

He praised Ugandan athletes for their strong showing during the Paris Olympics and for bringing pride to the country.

IOC president Thomas Bach (left) hands over an award to UOC president Donald Rukare. Photo by Michael Nsubuga

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