"We are demanding that the Judiciary halts Judge Baguma from this case. A judge accused of bias cannot lawfully continue presiding over a case where the accused formally question his impartiality," Bayiga said.
Cheptegei set a personal best of 58:26 to finish third in a close race. Andreas Almgren of Sweden won gold in 58:06, setting a new European record. Nicholas Kipkorir from Kenya took silver in 58:11.
During his visit to Uganda, Bach is expected to visit the Game Connect Project in Uganda, whose initiative is funded by the Olympic Refugee Foundation, and thus this will seal Uganda’s role in the Olympic Movement.
Bach’s visit underscores the growing influence of sports in Uganda and its impact on local communities and Uganda’s role in the Olympic Movement, thus showcasing the power of sports as a tool for community development and international collaboration.