2022年秋季通訊 Watoto兒童村

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我們很高興能分享來自Watoto體育學院的運動員James的故事。由於身體殘疾和多次手術，James 曾以為自己不能再走路了。但是，他從小努力克服這些挑戰，實現了他代表國家的夢想！

他對籃球的熱愛，加上教練的支持使他有勇氣參加 2018年國家籃球協會青年錦標賽決賽、全國學校錦標賽和烏干達國家籃球聯賽。這一切都讓他邁進為國家隊效力的夢想。

2022 年，James被召參加青年國家隊，代表烏干達參加非洲籃球 5 區預選賽，並且在賽中擔任球隊隊長 – 在技能和態度方面都以身作則。我們非常自豪和興奮地見證上帝在James生命中所做的一切，讓他充分發揮了他的潛力。他不僅是Watoto精英隊隊長，更是烏干達籃球隊高級組別的代表！

在我們的 Watoto 家庭中，我們看到運動對孩子的正面影響。我們的 Watoto 體育學院培養孩子對運動的熱愛，並在教練的支持和指導下教他們發揮出最佳水平。

教練團隊其中的Milton教練不僅是導師，更是我們孩子的父親形象，當一個以身作則的好榜樣。他們每個人都努力建立一種尊重的文化，因此，我們運動團隊的良好態度在烏干達及非洲其他地區獲得好評價。

English:

We are so excited to share a testimony of an athlete from the Watoto Sports Academy. Due to a physical disability and numerous surgeries, James thought that he would not walk again. But, he overcame these challenges from his childhood to fulfil his dream of wearing the national colours!

His love for basketball and the support from his coaches gave him the courage to play in the Conference Championship in the 2018 Junior NBA finals, the Schools’ National Championships, and the Uganda Basketball National League. All this brought him closer to his dream of playing for the national team.

2022 saw James being called on the Junior National Team to represent Uganda in the Afro Basketball Zone 5 qualifiers, where he captained the team – leading by example both in skill and character. We are so proud and excited to witness what God is doing in James’ life as he reaches his full potential. Not only is he the captain of the Watoto elite team, he’s also representing Uganda at the senior level!

Across our Watoto family, we’re seeing the positive impact sports has on our children. Our Watoto Sports Academy takes a child’s natural love of sports and teaches them to play at their best with support and guidance from coaches.

The team of coaches, like Coach Milton, are not only mentors, but are truly father-figures to our children. Each of them works hard to build a culture of respect, and because of this our sports teams are recognised across Uganda and beyond for their good attitude and the way they serve.