Weightlifters still waiting
Jun 16, 2004
WEIGHTLIFTERS have not given up hope of making it to the Athens Olympic Games in August despite failing to make it through the qualifying rounds
WEIGHTLIFTERS have not given up hope of making it to the Athens Olympic Games in August despite failing to make it through the qualifying rounds, writes Norman Katende.
Uganda Weightlifting Federation (UWF) secretary Salim Musoke clarified yesterday that they were still hoping for a wildcard from the international body — IWF.
Uganda chances of being represented as one of the traditional Olympic sport were dealt a blow during the Africa senior weightlifting championships in Tunisia, after they produced no
qualifier at the event.
Uganda Weightlifting Federation (UWF) secretary Salim Musoke clarified yesterday that they were still hoping for a wildcard from the international body — IWF.
Uganda chances of being represented as one of the traditional Olympic sport were dealt a blow during the Africa senior weightlifting championships in Tunisia, after they produced no
qualifier at the event.