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Uganda Athletics (UA) has unveiled a formidable national contingent of 18 athletes and four officials set to represent the country at the 24th edition of the African Senior Athletics Championships. The continental showpiece is scheduled to run from May 12–17, 2026 in Accra, Ghana, where Uganda will be seeking to assert its growing stature on […]
Uganda is set to mark Olympic Day with a distinctive national initiative that blends sport, nutrition, and community transformation, as the Uganda Olympic Committee partners with the Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development and the Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre to launch the Olympic Day Tooke Run. Scheduled for 20th June 2026 in Bushenyi […]
Uganda’s pipeline of young athletics talent continues to gather momentum after the third National Track and Field Trial delivered a fresh wave of qualifiers for the upcoming global stage. A total of 11 athletes met the entry standards over the weekend, pushing the country’s tally to 25 qualifiers for the World Athletics U20 Championships 2026, […]
The 2026 Kabaka Birthday Run reached an exhilarating climax on Sunday, April 12, at Kabaka’s Palace, with gaming firm Betika emerging as a key contributor to this year’s impactful campaign against HIV/AIDS. For over a decade, the Buganda Kingdom has transformed the Kabaka’s birthday into a powerful national call to action. Now in its 13th […]
At the heart of Uganda’s renewed push against HIV/AIDS, Airtel Uganda reaffirmed its long-standing commitment through a significant and visible presence at the 13th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run, held at Kabaka’s Palace. The annual run, which coincided with the 71st birthday of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, drew thousands of Ugandans to Lubiri-Mengo […]
Uganda’s sporting excellence was once again celebrated at the Fortebet Real Stars Sports Monthly Awards, with standout performers across multiple disciplines recognized for their exceptional March displays. Rally driver Hassan Alwi emerged as one of the headline acts after clinching the top motorsport accolade. Fresh from victory in the opening round of the KCB National […]
KAMPALA – Zonal chairpersons and secretaries convened at the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) offices in Old Kampala on Friday, 13th March, to chart the course for the upcoming ball games qualifiers, with a particular focus on athletics. Representatives from all 19 USSSA zones attended, alongside executive committee members including Hajji Kitezaala Twahil, Okot […]
Uganda’s long-distance star Jacob Kiplimo delivered a historic performance on Sunday, storming to victory at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon and setting a new world record of 57:20 over 21 kilometers. The 27-year-old led the race from start to finish, slicing 10 seconds off the previous record held by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha, who ran 57:30 […]