Uganda’s Commonwealth Video games contingent has acquired a morale increase from Uganda Olympic Committee associate Tooke Processing forward of their departure for Scotland.
Talking throughout the farewell ceremony for the boxing, netball, judo and swimming groups, Bombers captain Nuhu Batte expressed confidence within the nation’s medal prospects.
“We’re able to signify our nation and we’re wanting ahead to profitable gold medals,” Batte mentioned.
The boxer, who can be making his Commonwealth Video games debut, is relishing the chance to compete exterior Africa for the primary time.
“As an athlete, I’m pleased to be competing exterior Africa for the primary time and I’m decided to return residence with a medal,” he added.
Boxing has historically been one in all Uganda’s strongest disciplines on the Commonwealth Video games, contributing considerably to the nation’s medal tally through the years. Expectations are as soon as once more excessive that the Bombers can ship medals in Scotland.
She Cranes participant Gloria Aya additionally expressed optimism in regards to the nationwide netball crew’s probabilities.
“We’re going with the intention of ending among the many high three and we’re decided to attain that. Individually, that is additionally an excellent alternative for gamers to showcase themselves to the world,” Aya mentioned.
The She Cranes have beforehand battled for sixth place on the Video games, and a top-three end would safe their first-ever Commonwealth Video games medal since making their debut in 2018.
Judoka Zubeda Talikaza, who can be set for her maiden look on the Video games, mentioned representing Uganda on such a stage is a dream come true.
“I’m pleased to have been chosen to signify Uganda for the primary time and I’ll do my greatest to make my nation proud,” Talikaza famous.
The most recent batch of athletes joins the primary delegation that departed on July 17. The crew is headed by Moses Mwase, who leads the swimming delegation and serves as deputy head of mission, alongside Sarah Chelangat from the Nationwide Council of Sports activities.