Cross-country team heads for Belgium
Mar 20, 2001
UGANDA'S world cross-country team departs tonight for Belgium determined to defend the bronze medal they won in Portugal last year.
By James Bakama
UGANDA'S world cross-country team departs tonight for Belgium determined to defend the bronze medal they won in Portugal last year.
"They are set to mount the medal podium again," said Uganda Amateur Athletics Federation (UAAF) vice chairman Peter Okot, who will double up as team leader and coach.
The junior men's side comprising Paul Wakou, Francis Yiga, Tonny Okello, Moses Mpanga and Francis Musani had its last training session at Kyambogo yesterday.
UAAF patron Salim Saleh last week salvaged the team with a sh 25m offer. The girls are however not travelling.
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