AIPS boss Merlo for USPA gala
Apr 29, 2015
The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) president Giovanni Merlo arrives in Uganda on Wednesday for sports media convention on Friday at Cooper Chimney Restaurant in Lugogo, Kampala.
By Johnson Were
The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) president Giovanni Merlo arrives in Uganda on Wednesday for sports media convention on Friday at Cooper Chimney Restaurant in Lugogo, Kampala.
Merlo will share his experiences with journalists from Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, Ethiopia and hosts Uganda.
Sabiiti Muwanga, the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) president said that preparations are set and USPA is ready to host the guests.
"This is a historical moment for us and we want everything to go as planned," Muwanga stated.
The sports media convention was on Monday boosted by a sh6m sponsorship from Standard Charted bank.
After the Convention Merlo will join USPA for the Nile Special Uganda sports Press Association 2014 Gala that will see different sports personalities honoured at the prestigious event at Imperial Royale hotel.
Merlo will also hold talks with Sports minister Charles Bakabulindi, Uganda Olympic Committee, FUFA and the Uganda Cricket Association
The USPA activities are supported by Nile Special, City Tyres, Standard Chartered Bank and Brussels Airline.
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