By Brian Atuhura
The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Masindi Emmy Ngabirano yesterday, flagged off the District Athletics team of 28 pupils to Luwero district for the National Kids Athletics Competition that commenced on 8th May and will end on 16th May 2023.
The team composed of 14 pupils in the under 12 category and 14 pupils of under 14 category was dispatched by the RDC at the district headquarters with a call to participants to work hard and win the trophy.
Speaking at the same ceremony,the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Phionah Sanyu, appreciated government for priotizing sports in schools through availing abudget line to cater for co-curricular activities.
She encouraged the pupils to work towards attaining scholarships that are usually awarded to excellent pupils in academics and sports.
The Acting District Education Officer,Monica Kiiza thanked the kids for competing at different levels and managed to formulate the district team.