Teso South to gets first ever Sports Academy

Teso Monday June 26 2023

KNA by Absalom Namwalo

The Government through the Ministry of Sports is set to build a sports academy at Asiriam area in Chakol South ward Teso South constituency in efforts to nurture and develop talents among in the community.

Speaking at Chakol South ward during a public participation function, Teso South MP Mary Emase revealed that they are at initial stage and already they are deliberating on purchasing 10acres piece of land near Asiriam primary school for the development of sports academy.

The proposed academy, she said, is expected to host ultra-modern soccer and athletic pitch, with changing room, an office complex, training halls, indoor games arena, gymnasium, entertainment blocks and sanitary block where young talented athletes, will nurture their potential.

“The sports activities teach the physical mental and tactical training to athletes. Sports men and women will get opportunity to follow the rules and regulations of the game, obey and respect the decision of the coach during training for easier molding of talents,” she noted.

Emase observed that Teso South had been chosen along other 34 sports academies that are being constructed in the country, adding that the academy is expected to utilize sports in enhancing cohesion among the local communities.

The MP reiterated that majority of youths have wasted their talents in alcoholism and being coaxed into violence by politicians.  

“The young people who have been in the past idling and vulnerable to rogue politicians will have a chance to exercise their talents. This is expected to promote peace and cohesion in this area,” she said.

“Many young people in our society who are talented but lack grounds to exercise their talent. The academy will be a good platform to build and nurture their talents and give them a chance to compete with other young people from outside the country,” she said.

The establishment of this academy will be in line with Kenya Kwanza manifesto which targets to tap and nature talent from the village level. The Academy’s function will also include collecting, collating, storing and disseminating tangible and intangible historical sports material to the public.

Courtesy ; K. N. A