The National Council of Sports (NCS) has confirmed that 45 out of 50 recognised federations and associations successfully submitted their re-registration applications, beating the June 20 deadline.
This marks a crucial step in the implementation of the 2023 Sports Act and the new National Sports Regulations.
“All the 50 recognised federations and associations picked the re-registration forms but only 45 have been able to submit,” said Dr Patrick Ogwel, the NCS General Secretary, during a media briefing after the deadline.
Submission, however, does not mean automatic approval.
Dr Ogwel clarified that each application will undergo a rigorous evaluation to ensure compliance with the statutory requirements.
According to the regulations, federations are expected to show evidence of activity in at least 75 percent of districts, while associations must cover at least 50 percent.
“If, for example, a federation says they are present in Lira, we shall send a form to Lira and demand that members of the district sports association sign that document,” Ogwel explained.
In addition to the signed forms, the NCS will require hard evidence that the sport is active across the mentioned districts.
“We shall also require evidence and relevant documentation to prove that the sport is active. We shall need to look at fixtures, referees and competition reports,” he added.
To back up the paperwork, a team of NCS technical staff has begun verification visits to districts starting Monday. The aim is to assess whether the federations’ claims on coverage and operations match reality on the ground.
The vetting process is vital not just for recognition but also for access to government funding.
Only organisations that successfully complete registration and verification will be eligible to share in the sports budget earmarked for the 2025/26 Financial Year.
