The Uganda sports infrastructure agenda to reach its full potential continues to gather momentum across the country.
Recent developments in Hoima, Lira, and Kapchorwa are serving as models for other districts, with Moyo District being the latest to embark on this journey.
Officials from Moyo Local Government, along with their Stadium Construction Committee, sought guidance from the National Council of Sports regarding the construction of their Celecelea Stadium.
The business community in Moyo recognized the potential of the 1950s facility which would attract major sporting events and generate significant revenue, hence investing in the project, with preliminary work on the 5-acre site already underway.
Given that the newly enacted Sports Law places all sports facilities in the country under the jurisdiction of NCS, the Moyo authorities deemed it right and just to seek guidance from the Council.
Specifically, they sought technical assistance on matters such as; dimensions and standards for various sports facilities, and how to make it a multi-purpose facility.
The engagement at Lugogo Sports Complex also provided an opportunity for the Moyo officials to explore potential support from NCS in areas such as equipment and material assistance.
NCS readily agreed to assist. During the engagement, Assistant General Secretaries Joseph Oluga (Administration) and Sarah Chelangat (Technical) provided valuable guidance.
The two deputies offered recommendations on the ideal acreage (11 acres) and provided specifications for the dimensions of basketball, netball, and volleyball courts, the football pitch, and a potential swimming pool.
The Moyo officials, including LC V Chairman Williams Anyama, Chief Administrative Officer Jessica Ongiertho, and the Chairman of the Construction Committee, James Dricho, presented their initial technical drawings and were given a guided tour of all the facilities at the Lugogo Complex.
Upon completion, the Celecelea Sports Complex, which currently hosts teams and events from as far as South Sudan, is projected to become a crucial hub for nurturing sporting talent in the region.
