Kiiza calls for more sports funding as EAC games rage on

INTER-PARLIAMENT GAMES

Former Leader of Opposition in the Uganda Parliament Winnie Kiiza has urged the government to increase funding to the sports sector.

Kiiza made the appeal during the Inter-Parliamentary Games after her side beat Kenya 53-23 in a netball game during the ongoing East Africa Community Inter-Parliament Games in Kampala on Friday.

Kiiza said that besides sports occupying the youth, it creates jobs for them and also promotes tourism in the country which adds value to the economy.

Tanzanian MPS Celebrating victory in one of the races.

"Our participation in sports at this age is a sign to our children that they should develop their talents. We are living by example, but most important is that we are promoting tourism using sports because there are so many MPS from other countries who did not know Uganda before." Kiiza noted. 

Uganda continues to dominate the games and at Namboole beat Burundi, Tanzania, and EALA in the women tag of war.

 Kenya dominated the athletics category as they won most of the events but Uganda was consistent in winning the second and third positions to stay in lead for the overall trophy.

In the 1500m race, Otuke County MP Julius Acon was unbeatable, while Kasambya county MP, Gaffa Mbwatekamwa finished third in the 100m respectively at Namboole stadium.

Uganda MPs celebrate with one of the contestants.

Gerald Karuhanga in action during the EAC athletics competition.