KAMPALA:The national netball team, the She-Cranes, has received a major boost in its preparations for the forthcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games after pay tv firm, GOtv Uganda, announced Shs 81.6 million sponsorship package.
The sponsorship deal was unveiled on Wednesday (March 3) after an exhibition match between Select She-Cranes teams, watched by the media, GOtv Uganda and Uganda Netball Federation (UNF) officials, at the Old Kampala Sports Arena.
Speaking at the announcement of the sponsorship of the ladies’ national team, Joan Semanda Kizza the PR and Communications Manager, MultiChoice Uganda highlighted the importance of supporting home grown teams like the She-Cranes as they carry the country’s banner everywhere they go.
“The She-Cranes have proven their worth as the national team with the various championships attained over the years. It is without a doubt that at MultiChoice we sought it only right to sponsor the She-Cranes ladies’ netball team to a tune of almost Shs 82 million as they gear up for tournaments like the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Australian Netball Championship, US Open Netball Championship, regional tours, Scotland Friendly Game, Fast 5 tournament (New Zealand) and the World Cup 2023,” noted Colin Asiimwe, the head of Marketing at MultiChoice Uganda.
He stated that the sponsorship is especially geared towards the Commonwealth Games due later this year in Birmingham, England. “With this sponsorship our hope is that the team will solely concentrate on practicing for the tournament knowing fully well that items like travel expenses and apparel are well taken care of,” he added.
While receiving the dummy cheque, Sarah Babirye Kityo, the UNF president thanked MultiChoice Uganda’s generous contribution citing the importance of supporting local sports talents.
“These young ladies represent our country each time they go out to compete at championships worldwide. I strongly believe that with the backing from sponsors like GOtv Uganda, SHE Cranes is destined for greatness without inhibitions whatsoever,” Babirye said