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EACOP, Buganda Kingdom Break Floor for Kabaka Daudi Chwa II Stadium in Masaka » The Touchline Sports activities – The Panorama Uganda
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., in partnership with the Buganda Kingdom, has formally launched the development of the Kabaka Daudi Chwa II EACOP Stadium in Buddu County, Masaka Metropolis, marking a big funding in youth empowerment and neighborhood improvement.
The groundbreaking ceremony introduced collectively leaders from EACOP, the Buganda Kingdom, native authorities, and neighborhood members to witness the beginning of a mission anticipated to rework sports activities improvement within the higher Masaka area.
The stadium is being constructed below EACOP’s Social and Financial Funding (SEI) programme, particularly by means of its Youth Empowerment pillar, which seeks to enhance the social and financial wellbeing of communities situated alongside the East African Crude Oil Pipeline hall.
As a part of the partnership, the Buganda Kingdom has allotted 10 acres of land for the event of the trendy neighborhood sports activities facility, whereas EACOP has offered monetary assist for the development. As soon as accomplished, the stadium is predicted to nurture sporting expertise, promote wholesome existence, and function a centre for neighborhood engagement and unity.
Talking through the ceremony, EACOP Deputy Managing Director, Mr. JB Habumugisha, stated the mission demonstrates the corporate’s dedication to creating lasting worth past the pipeline itself.
“This groundbreaking ceremony displays our long-term dedication to advancing sustainability and socio-economic improvement. By supporting this sports activities centre, we’re investing in an initiative that may ship lasting worth for the communities through which we function,” Habumugisha stated.
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, welcomed the partnership, describing it as an necessary step in the direction of addressing the wants of younger folks throughout the Kingdom.
“The Kingdom cherishes collaborations that handle important wants resembling youth empowerment. By way of the Kabaka Daudi Chwa II EACOP Stadium Buddu, we’re blissful to work with EACOP to create a legacy of resilience, alternative and development for our folks,” Mayiga stated.
The mission displays a shared dedication by EACOP and the Buganda Kingdom to strengthen neighborhood improvement by means of investments that go away an enduring social influence.
In accordance with EACOP, the Ugandan part of the pipeline spans 296 kilometres throughout 10 districts and 25 sub-counties. Seven of those districts are inside the Buganda Kingdom, masking 130 villages throughout 4 of the Kingdom’s 18 counties. These embody Gomba (Gomba County), Kyankwanzi (Singo County), Mubende (Buwekula County), Sembabule (Mawogola County), and the districts of Lwengo, Kyotera and Rakai, all situated inside Buddu County.
Leaders on the ceremony stated the stadium is not going to solely present a contemporary sporting facility however can even create alternatives for expertise improvement, recreation and social interplay for generations to return. They expressed confidence that the partnership would contribute to sustainable regional improvement whereas strengthening the long-standing relationship between EACOP and the Buganda Kingdom.
As soon as accomplished, the Kabaka Daudi Chwa II EACOP Stadium is predicted to develop into a landmark sports activities facility for Masaka Metropolis and the broader Buddu area, providing younger folks a platform to develop their abilities whereas fostering unity, inclusion and neighborhood pleasure.
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Commonwealth Games 2026: Gymnast Ruby Evans wins first gold for Wales
Gymnast Ruby Evans has won Wales’ first Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow with victory in the floor final.
Evans, 19, performed the final routine of the women’s programme and defeated England’s Abigail Martin into silver, with her team-mate Shantae-Eve Amankwaah securing bronze.
Evans left the arena in tears on Sunday after her disappointing sixth in the all-round individual competition, that after Wales finished fourth in the team event.
Now, after Welsh identical twins Abigail and Emily Roper won bronze medals within a couple of hours of each other on Monday, Evans has delivered gold.
It was the first victory for Team Wales in Scotland and a ninth medal alongside two silver and six bronze.
There is also a guaranteed podium position for boxer Connor Williams after he reached the semi-finals.
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Saltburn-Norton match investigated over alleged ‘finger clicking’ cheating
An amateur cricket match has made global headlines after a fielder was accused of cheating by clicking his fingers to get a wicket.
The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has started an investigation into a second XI Division 2 game between Saltburn and Norton.
A viral video on social media appears to show a Saltburn fielder clicking his fingers as the ball passes Noman Shabir’s bat before being caught by wicketkeeper Josh Bowes. Saltburn appeal and the umpire gives Shabir out.
It has been suggested that the finger-clicking was designed to trick the umpire into thinking the batter edged the ball.
Saltburn won by 159 runs and are top of Division 2 by 17 points.
“The league have received a formal complaint regarding alleged incidents in a Division Two game on Saturday,” the league said in a statement on X.
“A full investigation has been initiated and until such time as the formal processes are complete no further comment will be made.”
Last week Bowes took eight catches in Saltburn’s 22-run win over Shildon Railway. The men’s Test record for catches by a keeper in an innings is seven.
Bowes leads the league standings with 31 catches, 10 more than any other player.
Rory Cotterill, who captained Middlesbrough second XI during a 29-run defeat by Saltburn last month, responded to a social media post containing the video and alleged two further incidents of cheating by Saltburn in that match.
The original video of the incident has had more than three million views on X, with publications in Australia and New Zealand among those to report it.
The BBC has contacted the league and Saltburn. Norton declined to comment.
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West Indies v Pakistan: Justin Greaves takes five wickets for none in incredible spell
First Test, Tarouba (day three of five)
West Indies 311 (Hope 92; Ali 4-50) & 126-7 (Chanderpaul 35, Abbas 3-14)
Pakistan 282 (Masood 109; Greaves 5-27)
West Indies lead by 155 runs
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves took five wickets without conceding a run in an incredible spell of bowling on day three of the first Test against Pakistan.
Greaves, who is playing in his 17th Test, claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul to help dismiss Pakistan for 282 in response to West Indies’ first-innings total of 311.
The 32-year-old Barbadian’s spell – five consecutive wicket maidens – was all the more remarkable given he had bowled six overs earlier in the day for 27 runs without taking a wicket.
“When I came on captain Roston Chase just said ‘continue to be disciplined in what you are doing’ and to see if I can get some wickets for the team,” Greaves said.
“The ball nipped around and I got some reward. Anytime I get the ball in hand the team looks to me to be that solid player for them [and] try to dig us out of situations.
“To get five wickets for the first time in Test cricket, I’m really happy, but there’s still a lot of work to do in the game.”
Pakistan captain Shan Masood was Greaves’ first wicket at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad when he was bowled for 109 in the 64th over following a superb set-up.
Greaves had pushed the ball wide to the left-hander from over the wicket before he tailed a delivery back into Masood who played down the wrong line and inside edged on to his stumps.
Aamer Jamal had his middle stump uprooted in Greaves’ next over as the seamer speared one through his defences.
Greaves then trapped Ali Usman lbw before he had Mohammed Rizwan and Mohammad Abbas both caught behind as Pakistan lost their last seven wickets for just 38 runs.
West Indies reached stumps on day three on 126-7 in their second innings – a lead of 155 runs – to leave the match finely poised.
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