Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations and Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with William Blick, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe on Tuesday.
The meeting focused on exploring opportunities to harness the power of sports for the development of Ugandan youth.
Blick, a prominent figure in Ugandan sports, expressed his enthusiasm for the potential of sports to contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“Thank you Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for exploring the opportunities for our youth through Sports. Sports is an enabler of UN sustainable development goals,” Blick tweeted following the meeting.
The specific details of the discussions between Gen. Muhoozi and Blick remain undisclosed.
However, the meeting underscores the growing recognition of sports as a powerful tool for social and economic development.
By investing in sports infrastructure, training programs, and youth development initiatives, Uganda can nurture talented athletes and inspire the next generation.
This meeting comes at a time when Uganda is actively seeking to enhance its global sports profile.
The country has produced a number of world-class athletes in various disciplines, including boxing, athletics, and rugby.
