The future of Ugandan wheelchair basketball is looking bright as two top-tier coaches from the United Kingdom have heaped praise on the country’s national team. During a recent visit to the Lugogo Indoor Arena, the experts were left impressed by the raw talent and determination displayed by the local players.
Abi Clark from Nottingham and Jessie Robinson from Bristol spent time assessing the squad and providing technical training. Both coaches bring a wealth of experience, having previously supported wheelchair basketball development in Ghana and Ethiopia. They noted that with the right structure and consistent training, the Ugandan team has the potential to become a dominant force on the global stage.
“The Uganda Wheelchair Basketball team is impressive, with many players showing great skill,” Clark noted after watching a training match. The visitors encouraged the athletes to keep advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities while pushing for better programs that will help them compete internationally.
For the Uganda Wheelchair Basketball Federation, this visit is a breath of fresh air. President Suleiman Mayanja admitted that the team suffered a major setback after missing the recent Africa Championship in Angola due to a lack of funds. However, he remains optimistic that this new partnership will help secure the specialized equipment and financial backing the team desperately needs.
Looking ahead, the federation is already shifting its focus to the 3x3 World Championship set to take place in Egypt later this year. With international experts now backing their mission, the Ugandan team is hopeful that they will finally get the support required to represent the nation with pride.
Source: newvision.co.ug
