The African Union Sports Council Region 5 starts a workshop today for people who classify visually impaired athletes. This event runs through Friday in Gaborone, Botswana. Professionals from five countries will learn how to assess athletes before next April's deadline. Uganda expert Joseph Sebwana leads the training sessions.
The workshop helps prepare for the youth games happening in July 2025 in Namibia. These games will make history with the first-ever Special Olympics competitions. Region 5 CEO Stanley Mutoya said the workshop shows their dedication to fair sports for everyone. Ministers from different countries plan to meet during the games to create better policies.
The group will launch a digital campaign to change how people see sports for those with disabilities. At a special exhibition, visitors can try adaptive sports like wheelchair basketball. These efforts aim to make sports more open for all participants regardless of ability. The council wants every athlete to compete with dignity on equal terms.
The workshop helps prepare for the youth games happening in July 2025 in Namibia. These games will make history with the first-ever Special Olympics competitions. Region 5 CEO Stanley Mutoya said the workshop shows their dedication to fair sports for everyone. Ministers from different countries plan to meet during the games to create better policies.
The group will launch a digital campaign to change how people see sports for those with disabilities. At a special exhibition, visitors can try adaptive sports like wheelchair basketball. These efforts aim to make sports more open for all participants regardless of ability. The council wants every athlete to compete with dignity on equal terms.
