The Wushu and Zurkhaneh Association Uganda will roll out national training camps in Gulu and Mbarara as it moves to comply with a directive from the National Council of Sports warning that federations without sufficient national spread risk deregistration under the new Sports Act.
Association chairman Eddie Gombya confirmed the development during a press conference at the Zurkhaneh offices, outlining plans to expand the sport’s footprint to meet the legal requirement that every recognised body must operate in at least 60 percent of Uganda’s districts.
“We are taking Wushu and Zurkhaneh to different regions starting with Gulu and Mbarara to ensure we meet the National Council of Sports requirements and also create more awareness about these disciplines,” Gombya noted.
The federation will hold an intensive training camp in Gulu next month before shifting to Mbarara in August. The camps are designed to introduce the disciplines to new regions, identify talent, and establish structured programmes that align with the government’s regulatory framework.
Gombya also highlighted progress on the international front, praising three young athletes, Kizito Robert, Lubega Haytham, and Nayiga Nahia, who have just returned from a two week high performance training camp in Egypt as part of preparations for the Youth Olympic Games.
“Our athletes performed well in Egypt, and this exposure is crucial as we prepare for the Youth Olympic Games. We are proud of their discipline and commitment,” he said.
With regional camps set to begin and athletes gaining international exposure, the association is now focused on widening its national reach to secure its standing under Uganda’s revised sports governance framework.
