Renowned Ugandan kickboxer and athlete Golola Moses has blamed poor financial rewards in sports for the declining participation of young people, arguing that many are shunning the sector because it does not pay enough.
Speaking in a recent interview, Golola expressed concern over the low number of Ugandan youths venturing into sports, claiming that even boda-boda riders appear to outnumber those pursuing sporting careers.
He argued that although there is money in sports, the failure by the government, Ministry of Sports and various federations to invest in and promote the sector has made it less attractive to young people.
The thing that has taken over my mind the most is seeing Uganda reaching a certain point in sports. When you take a keen look at Uganda, you find that the youth getting involved in sports are very few, and I believe even the boda-boda riders are more than us.
But what has caused that is the fact that sports pays peanuts. Sports has money, but we have failed as the government, plus the Minister of Sports and federations, have failed to come out and push for development.
Golola also hinted at his political ambitions, revealing that he is considering pursuing a leadership position in 2031 to personally push for changes in the sports sector.
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He explained that although he has considered writing to the Minister of Sports to highlight the challenges facing athletes, he now feels compelled to seek a position from which he can directly present and address their concerns.
I would have written to the minister, but I feel like my soul is telling me that in 2031, I should consider reaching there myself and expressing the needs the way they need to be presented. 2031, I’m coming. I will be called upon and get appointed to a ministerial role.
“Nziggya kubwa minisita.”
— SPARK TV (@sparktvuganda) November 13, 2026
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