Inzikuru’s hubby calls for consultation
Aug 01, 2007
GOLDEN girl, Dorcus Inzikuru’s husband has said that their plan to get a child was not by accident. Bosco Acidri, an accountant at the Church of Uganda-owned Kuluva Hospital in Arua demanded that he should be given a bigger say by athletics officials in issues regarding his wife’s career.
By Frank Mugabi
and Norman Katende
GOLDEN girl, Dorcus Inzikuru’s husband has said that their plan to get a child was not by accident.
“Its true she is now expecting†Bosco Acidri said in Arua, and demanded that he should be given a bigger say by athletics officials in issues regarding his wife’s career.
“Newspapers have been speculating about the whole issue but we had a plan to have at least one child before she goes back to the track, which we discussed and mutually agreed upon,†Bosco Acidri revealed.
Acidri is an accountant at the Church of Uganda-owned Kuluva Hospital in Arua.
“The problem is also that her managers never discuss her programmes with me. They just call her on phone. If they could come and involve me, maybe we could agree on a more convenient time for some of our family matters,†Acidri candidly said.
On the Arua Gazelle’s World Championship gold in 2005, he said: “Before she left, her manager, Flavio Pasqualato called me to Nairobi and we discussed her trip. I was happy and indeed she came back with a gold medal.
“I am very interested in her career but a little bit more cooperation from the officials will help all of us,†he added.
He refuted press reports that the World and Commonwealth Games 3000m steeeplechase champion was approaching people at Arua Park in Kampala asking for transport fare. He called the statements derogatory and ill-intentioned.
He revealed that their plan was to get a baby-sitter to allow her return to the track within the first three months after delivery.
Meanwhile, Uganda Athletics Federation secretary Beatrice Ayikoru has said that the added responsibility as a mother will make Inzikuru look at things in a more mature way.
“It has happened with almost all the athletes that have given birth. Before, they are running for fun but when they return after birth, they take the sport more seriously. They look at it as a profession but not as just fun,†says Ayikoru.
She said that the athletics body was considering training Acidri on some role in athletics.
“Most comebacks have been with husbands within the athletics circles like coaches, managers or fellow athletes. They know the pains and fruits of athletics.
“The hope is that she (Inzikuru) is a very determined lady who always strives to achieve her goals.â€
and Norman Katende
GOLDEN girl, Dorcus Inzikuru’s husband has said that their plan to get a child was not by accident.
“Its true she is now expecting†Bosco Acidri said in Arua, and demanded that he should be given a bigger say by athletics officials in issues regarding his wife’s career.
“Newspapers have been speculating about the whole issue but we had a plan to have at least one child before she goes back to the track, which we discussed and mutually agreed upon,†Bosco Acidri revealed.
Acidri is an accountant at the Church of Uganda-owned Kuluva Hospital in Arua.
“The problem is also that her managers never discuss her programmes with me. They just call her on phone. If they could come and involve me, maybe we could agree on a more convenient time for some of our family matters,†Acidri candidly said.
On the Arua Gazelle’s World Championship gold in 2005, he said: “Before she left, her manager, Flavio Pasqualato called me to Nairobi and we discussed her trip. I was happy and indeed she came back with a gold medal.
“I am very interested in her career but a little bit more cooperation from the officials will help all of us,†he added.
He refuted press reports that the World and Commonwealth Games 3000m steeeplechase champion was approaching people at Arua Park in Kampala asking for transport fare. He called the statements derogatory and ill-intentioned.
He revealed that their plan was to get a baby-sitter to allow her return to the track within the first three months after delivery.
Meanwhile, Uganda Athletics Federation secretary Beatrice Ayikoru has said that the added responsibility as a mother will make Inzikuru look at things in a more mature way.
“It has happened with almost all the athletes that have given birth. Before, they are running for fun but when they return after birth, they take the sport more seriously. They look at it as a profession but not as just fun,†says Ayikoru.
She said that the athletics body was considering training Acidri on some role in athletics.
“Most comebacks have been with husbands within the athletics circles like coaches, managers or fellow athletes. They know the pains and fruits of athletics.
“The hope is that she (Inzikuru) is a very determined lady who always strives to achieve her goals.â€