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The event runs from September 18th to October twenty second, 2024, throughout the Alur sub-regions and DR Congo.
MTN Uganda has introduced its continued partnership with the Ker Alur Kingdom for the seventh version of the Kopu Pa Ubimu Games and the third version of the MTN-sponsored bicycle races. This yr’s sports activities event is centered across the theme, “Promoting Positive Parenting to End Teenage Pregnancy and Early Child Marriage,” underscoring the crucial want for group involvement in addressing these urgent social points.
MTN Uganda has pledged UGX 160 million to assist each the soccer event and the bicycle races, demonstrating the corporate’s unwavering dedication to the socio-economic upliftment of the Ker Alur Kingdom by way of sports activities and cultural initiatives.
The launch of the event happened at Luo Grounds in Nebbi Municipality, the place an thrilling soccer match between Alur Uganda XI Select and Alur DR Congo XI Select kicked off the occasion. The event will run from September 18th to October twenty second, 2024, with matches scheduled throughout the three sub-regions of Alur (Jonam, Okoro, and Padyere), in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The grand finals will probably be held at Omach Primary School Pitch in Pakwach District on October twenty second, 2024.
Taban Godwin, MTN Uganda’s Northern Region Territory Sales Manager, emphasised MTN’s ongoing dedication to the folks of Ker Alur. “We are delighted to as soon as once more associate with the Kingdom of Ker Alur for the seventh version of the Kopu Pa Ubimu Games and the third version of the bicycle races. MTN Uganda believes within the energy of sports activities to drive social change and enhance lives. Our contribution of UGX 160 million this yr reaffirms our assist for the dominion and its folks. We stay dedicated to working intently with the Ker Alur Kingdom to advertise constructive parenting and to proceed uplifting communities by way of sports activities, well being, and training.”
MTN Uganda’s collaboration with the Ker Alur Kingdom, established in 2019, has seen quite a few profitable initiatives, from well being and training to cultural and sporting occasions. This long-standing relationship is constructed on shared values and the frequent aim of bettering the lives of the folks of Ker Alur.
Speaking on the launch, Vincent Ochaya, the Executive Director Alur Kingdom, thanked MTN Uganda for its steadfast assist. “We are grateful for MTN Uganda’s ongoing partnership, which has performed a significant position within the growth of our folks. This yr’s theme of ‘Promoting Positive Parenting to End Teenage Pregnancy and Early Child Marriage’ is well timed and important for the way forward for our youth. I encourage all folks of Ker Alur to actively take part in these video games and be a part of us on this trigger. Together, we will construct stronger, more healthy communities.”
The event will function groups from the sub-regions of Jonam, Okoro, and Padyere, in addition to from DR Congo, competing on a knockout foundation. Venues for the soccer matches embrace Omach P7 School Pitch in Pakwach District (Jonam), Nebbi SS Pitch in Nebbi District (Padyere), and Bar Okoro Paidha in Zombo District (Okoro). The grand finals on October twenty second will conclude with a trophy presentation by His Royal Majesty Ubimu Phillip Olarker Rauni III, King of Ker Alur.
MTN Uganda’s assist for the Ker Alur Kingdom extends past sports activities, reflecting its dedication to bettering the socio-economic and cultural well-being of the dominion’s residents. This yr’s video games won’t solely showcase native expertise however may even function a platform for advocating the significance of training, significantly for ladies, and the position of parenting in making a brighter future for the youth.
