Ekiring eyes Rio 2016 games
Dec 12, 2014
Edwin Ekiring has promised to fight on and make it to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, after being crowned the best sports personality for the month of November.
By Norman Katende
Edwin Ekiring has promised to fight on and make it to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, after being crowned the best sports personality for the month of November.
The badminton player was represented by Uganda Badminton Association national coach Gilbert Ofuyuru as he could not make it for the Nile Special USPA monthly dinner that was held at Imperial Royale Hotel on Thursday.
Ofuyuru is also a coach for Sharing Youth Club, the club that produced Ekiring and has seen him grow into an international player, who has taken part in two Olympiads and three Commonwealth Games.
“He is positive that he will make it. He is putting in more effort so that he does not disappoint his fans,” said Ofuyuru.
Ekiring is currently in Botswana, taking part in the Botswana International tournament. On top of the USPA award, Ekiring received sh0.5m courtesy of Nile Breweries.
USPA president Sabiti Muwanga noted that the month of November was more competitive as it was one of the few months where all the top performers managed to get over 400 points. Ekiring beat motor cross’ Max Van Pee, golfer Flavia Namakula and Vision Volleyball Club.
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