The Uganda desk tennis fraternity has reaffirmed its confidence within the management of the Uganda Desk Tennis Affiliation (UTTA) after delegates from throughout the nation unanimously ratified the federation’s Government Board through the 2026 Annual Basic Assembly held at Resort Africana in Kampala.

The AGM introduced collectively delegates representing 75 member golf equipment from 75 districts, officers from the Nationwide Council of Sports activities (NCS), and different key stakeholders to assessment the state of the game and chart a path for its future growth.

The assembly served as a platform to evaluate the Affiliation’s efficiency over the previous yr by means of reviews from the Finance, Technical, Secretariat, and Media and Publicity departments. Delegates additionally obtained updates from member golf equipment and mentioned methods aimed toward strengthening governance, increasing participation, and accelerating the expansion of desk tennis throughout Uganda.

A key end result of the Meeting was the unanimous ratification of the UTTA Government Board, a transfer that strengthened members’ belief within the present management and its imaginative and prescient for the game.

The assembly was attended by Ms. Diana Kwesiga, Senior Authorized Counsel on the Nationwide Council of Sports activities, who represented the Council and supplied steerage on governance and compliance issues.

In her tackle, Kwesiga emphasised the significance of aligning sports activities federations and associations with the provisions of the Nationwide Sports activities Act, 2023. She highlighted the requirement for nationwide sports activities our bodies to reveal broad-based nationwide illustration and district-level participation.

She counseled UTTA for assembly this requirement, noting that delegates from 75 member golf equipment representing 75 districts had participated within the ratification of the Government Board, demonstrating the Affiliation’s nationwide footprint and dedication to good governance.

The AGM additionally permitted the admission of latest members into the UTTA Basic Meeting, a transfer anticipated to strengthen illustration and participation in decision-making processes inside the federation.

Trying forward, the Government Board unveiled an formidable 2026–2027 Annual Work Plan and Funds valued at UGX 2 billion. The roadmap focuses on increasing participation, strengthening regional buildings, creating athletes and technical officers, enhancing competitors programs, and rising the game’s visibility nationwide.

UTTA leaders used the chance to enchantment for elevated authorities funding, arguing that extra assist would allow the federation to successfully fulfill its mandate of selling and creating desk tennis throughout all areas of Uganda.

Delegates praised the Affiliation for sustaining shut engagement with member golf equipment by means of outreach visits carried out throughout the nation. They significantly highlighted UTTA’s efforts in supporting grassroots growth by means of tools donations and technical help aimed toward strengthening membership buildings.

The membership representatives additionally dedicated to working intently with the federation to establish, nurture, and develop younger expertise inside their districts, recognizing grassroots growth as the inspiration for sustainable success.

Talking after the ratification, UTTA President Cyrus Muwanga reiterated that grassroots growth would stay on the coronary heart of the federation’s technique.

“Our focus within the coming yr is to take desk tennis nearer to the folks. UTTA shall be implementing regional outreach programmes throughout the nation to coach coaches and umpires, strengthen native buildings, and supply tools to all our member golf equipment,” Muwanga stated.

“We imagine that sustainable progress of the game begins on the grassroots, and we’re dedicated to making sure that each area has the capability and sources wanted to nurture expertise and enhance participation.”

He added that enhanced authorities assist would assist the federation develop entry to the game, strengthen membership buildings, and create extra alternatives for younger folks throughout Uganda.

Because the Affiliation embarks on its new strategic cycle, the message from the AGM was clear: Uganda’s desk tennis management is set to construct a stronger, extra inclusive, and nationally consultant sport pushed by grassroots participation and sustainable growth.

UTTA concluded the assembly by thanking the Nationwide Council of Sports activities, member golf equipment, athletes, technical officers, growth companions, and the media for his or her continued contribution to the expansion of desk tennis in Uganda.

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