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ASM: What other roles and positions have you held outside of FASU?
Peninnah:

I have been involved in quite a number of organizations outside FASU.

I am a member of the Executive Committee of the International University Sports Federation (FISU)
since 2007 and now serving on a 3rd elective term till 2019
I am the President of the International Roll ball Federation

I am a Vice President of the International Woodball Federation

I also served as the Secretary General of the Uganda Olympic Committee 2009/2012

I also served as a board member on the National Council of Sports of Uganda from 1999 to 2014
To name but a few.

ASM: What are the prospects of women in sports on the Continent?

Peninnah: The doors are wide open. We need to take the bull by the horns and get away from our
comfort zones. We should present ourselves as candidates for leadership.

ASM: what would you say to young girls who are aspiring for a role in sports on the continent?

Peninnah: My appeal to all the girls in Africa is: keep

focused, know what you want, and go for it. A personal
journey requires a road map. Take some time to
understand why you really want to get there. Do not seek
for favors. Work your way up the ladder. You have the
capacity to take on any role once committed. Sport is
your birthright and do not allow to be excluded from
participation, or denied the benefits, or be subjected to
discrimination under any circumstance.

ASM: Thank you for such an eye opening interview and

women leaders in sports.

candid words from you. We the staff at African Sports
Monthly want to wish you a Happy International
Women’s Day this March 8th 2016 and good luck in your
career as you blaze a trail for the next generation of