Africa-Press – Uganda. Sports experts, together with Danish entrepreneur Henrik Andersen, have called on members of the legal fraternity to balance their demanding work schedules with physical wellness, saying health and productivity go hand in hand.
Speaking during the launch of the Access to Justice Run, Andersen observed that lawyers often lead stressful and sedentary lifestyles due to the nature of their work.
“Running is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to stay fit. Lawyers spend long hours in offices and courtrooms, but activities like running and padel games can help them relax and live healthier lives,” he said.
Andersen, who has promoted padel among professionals in Denmark and Uganda, described it as a fun, non-contact sport that is easy to learn and ideal for people of all ages.
“Even clients above 50 years play padel after work. It strengthens the heart, stretches the joints, and reduces stress. It’s the perfect sport for people who sit for long hours,” he added.
Padel is a fast-growing racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash. It is played in doubles on an enclosed court slightly smaller than a tennis court, surrounded by glass or mesh walls that keep the ball in play longer, creating more dynamic rallies. Players use solid rackets without strings and a low-compression tennis ball.
Each game begins with an underhand serve that must bounce once in the opponent’s service box. The ball can then be played off the walls, similar to squash, adding strategy and excitement to every point.
Scoring follows traditional tennis rules with games, sets, and matches but rallies tend to be longer because the walls allow the ball to rebound.
Unlike tennis, padel requires less power and more technique, coordination, and teamwork, making it suitable for players of all fitness levels.
It improves reflexes, flexibility, and cardiovascular health while promoting social interaction since it is always played in pairs.
Andersen said, “Padel is easy to pick up and fun for beginners. You don’t need to be a professional athlete to enjoy it it’s about movement, laughter, and6 mental relaxation after a long day.”
Uganda Law Society (ULS) Vice President Anthony Asiimwe said the Access to Justice Run is not just a fitness event but also a campaign to promote equality before the law.
“We believe people should access legal services easily, even from their local offices. Legal aid is not something we take for granted because it is financially demanding,” he said.
He added that the event encourages lawyers to adopt healthier lifestyles while continuing to advocate for justice and good governance.
“Many of us spend too much time seated in offices. This initiative helps us manage our health while serving the community,” he noted.
Sylvia Namubiru from LAPsNet said access to justice remains a challenge in Uganda, stressing that affordability, accessibility, t and availability are key to achieving fairness.
Gabriel Acaye from the East Africa Law Society applauded ULS for its continued advocacy and urged more government support fort legal aid after the closure of the Democratic Governance Facility (DGF).
The Access to Justice Run will therefore serve a dual purpose promoting both health and human rights, reminding the legal fraternity and the public that justice and wellness must move hand in hand.
The run is slated to take place on November 29th starting from Law development Centre and the rounds will be communicated by the security officers.
Categories will start from three meters up to 12.
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