With the 14th coronation anniversary of Ubimu Phillips Olarker Rauni III of Ker Alur quick approaching, the ultimate whistle has blown on the third version of regional bicycle races, a key occasion designed to convey youths collectively throughout the Ker Alur Kingdom. Winners from all three counties have been awarded for his or her excellent performances, whereas pleasure continues to construct forward of the grand finale.
MTN Uganda and Ker Alur have partnered to prepare each the seventh version of the Kopu P’Ubimu soccer event and the regional bicycle races, aiming to foster unity and cultural pleasure inside the neighborhood. These occasions are a part of the lead-up to the coronation anniversary, set for October twenty sixth, 2024, at Bar Omach.
Final Battles Await
The bicycle race finalists from every county will go head-to-head at Pajobi in Pakwach Town Council for the final word prize. Meanwhile, the Kopu P’Ubimu soccer event ultimate between Padyere and Jonam Counties will happen at Pacego Playground, Panyango Sub-County, on October nineteenth, including one other layer of pleasure to the build-up.
Ker Alur’s Executive Director, Vincent Ochaya, emphasised the significance of self-discipline throughout the finals. “As Ker Alur, we is not going to tolerate any acts of indiscipline that would tarnish the picture of Alur tradition. These actions are supposed to foster social cohesion and promote our wealthy cultural heritage,” Ochaya mentioned.
The 10-kilometer regional races noticed fierce competitors, with members pushing their limits for money prizes. Charity Andhu got here out on prime in Padyere’s feminine race, securing the grand prize of UGX 500,000, whereas Jenifer Akumu and Teopita Anego adopted as the first and 2nd runner-ups, taking dwelling UGX 200,000 and UGX 100,000, respectively.
In the male class, Victor Ofoirwoth emerged victorious, pocketing UGX 500,000, with Bright Onegiu securing second place and Stephen Jatic-Ongeyo taking third, incomes UGX 200,000 and UGX 100,000, respectively.
Bigger Stakes within the Final
MTN Uganda’s Territory Sales Manager, Godwin Taban, praised the cultural significance of those sporting actions and expressed the corporate’s dedication to cultural establishments throughout the nation. “We are proud to assist these initiatives, and as we attain the climax of the sporting actions in Ker Alur, the finalists from all three counties will compete for even greater prizes,” mentioned Taban.
The stakes might be excessive within the upcoming ultimate, with the winner of the bicycle race set to obtain a whopping UGX 1.5 million, the first runner-up taking dwelling UGX 700,000, and the 2nd runner-up pocketing UGX 500,000.
“We are dedicated to constructing robust social and enterprise networks with cultural establishments via occasions like these, which not solely promote tradition but in addition create lasting relationships,” Taban added.
As the 14th coronation anniversary of Ubimu Phillips Olarker Rauni III approaches, each the Kopu P’Ubimu soccer event and the regional bicycle races are set to conclude with thrilling finales, celebrating sport, tradition, and neighborhood unity throughout the Alur Kingdom.