Karamoja districts will have to wait for weeks until the next Karamoja Games following their postponement by the organising committee.

Known as the Karamoja Reconciliation Championship in Karamoja sub-region that brings together nine districts of the region including Moroto, Nakapiripirit, Abim, Napak, Nabilatuk, Kaabong, Karenga, Kotido and Amudat,

The decision to have the championship postponed did not come easily but was taken through advice from the founding members.

Jimmy Acuda, the manager of Karamoja Games, the 4th edition of Karamoja Games was slated for September 11 to 15 could not take place due to a lack of funds to facilitate the championship.

“In the previous championships, some companies give Karamoja game items such as balls, trophies, and medals for football netball, volleyball, woodball, and athletics. Besides the above items in kind, they gave little cash support for the event," said Acuda.

According to Acuda, during the 3rd edition of the Karamoja Games held last year in Nakapiripirit district, they managed to receive a total cash of sh4,650,000 from two corporate companies, one NGO, and one district leader.

While talking to Vision Sport, Acuda said only one corporate company - Movit Products Uganda Limited has confirmed giving support to this year’s edition 2023.

The annual event hosted rotationally is aimed at identifying talent in the sports disciplines of football, netball, athletics, volleyball, and woodball.

Moroto District excelled in the 2022 Karamoja Games that were held at Nakapiripirit primary school playgrounds on the 29th and 30th of April.

The Marble mineral-rich capital of East Africa was exceptional in Netball and Football.

Moroto overcame Nabilatulak 29-20 in a thrilling final. During the final football, Moroto edged hosts Nakapiripirit 1-0.

Kotido took Athletics with 29 points ahead of Moroto’s 26 points and Amudat was third with 22 points.

Kotido’s Margret Lokodo won the women's 5km race and teammate Sabina Namuya clinched the 10km race.

Mark Lokut of Moroto was the best in the 10km race (men) whilst Kaabong’s Joseph Loyaro crossed the finishing line first in the 5km race.