Shooting opens up to armed forces
Feb 15, 2007
UGANDA Shooting Federation has opened its door to the armed forces in preparation for the All Africa games due in Algeria.<br>
By Samson Opus
UGANDA Shooting Federation has opened its door to the armed forces in preparation for the All Africa games due in Algeria.
The entry of UPDF, Police and Prisons will be a big boost to the Olympic sport. Shooting has mainly been involving civilians.
The three forces’ teams expressed willingness to actively participate in the sport during the recent Inter-Forces games.
To kick-start the All Africa Games preparations, the sport has organised the first national shooting championship at Garuga range on March 17.
The national championship opens a series of the monthly events aimed at improving the standard of Ugandan shooters, according to federation chief Michael Mungoma.
“The championship will determine a national squad of 10 top shooters,†Mungoma told a press conference yesterday.
Federation secretary Gabriel Oloka, however, dispelled reports that shooting is a brief case association.
“Shooting is a very sensitive sport. Besides that, it is very expensive in terms of equipment, attire and ammunition,†Oloka said.
UGANDA Shooting Federation has opened its door to the armed forces in preparation for the All Africa games due in Algeria.
The entry of UPDF, Police and Prisons will be a big boost to the Olympic sport. Shooting has mainly been involving civilians.
The three forces’ teams expressed willingness to actively participate in the sport during the recent Inter-Forces games.
To kick-start the All Africa Games preparations, the sport has organised the first national shooting championship at Garuga range on March 17.
The national championship opens a series of the monthly events aimed at improving the standard of Ugandan shooters, according to federation chief Michael Mungoma.
“The championship will determine a national squad of 10 top shooters,†Mungoma told a press conference yesterday.
Federation secretary Gabriel Oloka, however, dispelled reports that shooting is a brief case association.
“Shooting is a very sensitive sport. Besides that, it is very expensive in terms of equipment, attire and ammunition,†Oloka said.