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Uganda names balanced Athletics squad for Glasgow 2026 amid training camp uncertainty

With the clock ticking down to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Uganda has unveiled a 17-athlete athletics team blending proven champions and rising prospects—yet logistical concerns over pre-Games residential training threaten to disrupt final preparations. Uganda Athletics confirmed the squad alongside four officials who will oversee the team during the July 23 to August […]

Jun 22, 20263 min read

AltheticsJun 2, 2026

Namulumba claims Fortebet Real Stars crown after regional heroics

AltheticsMay 6, 2026

Uganda names 18-strong squad for 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra

AltheticsApr 27, 2026

Olympic Day Tooke Run to Spotlight Nutrition, Sport and National Development

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Namulumba claims Fortebet Real Stars crown after regional heroics

Uganda Prisons Netball Club captain Christine Namulumba Kango has once again underlined her elite pedigree, clinching the Fortebet Real Stars Netball Player of the Month award for May after a string of commanding performances on both domestic and regional fronts. The accolade, presented on Tuesday at Naijing Restaurant in Kampala, saw Namulumba edge out strong […]

AltheticsMay 6, 2026

Uganda names 18-strong squad for 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra

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 […]

AltheticsApr 27, 2026

Olympic Day Tooke Run to Spotlight Nutrition, Sport and National Development

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 […]

AltheticsApr 13, 2026

Uganda’s U20 depth signals bright future as world championship qualifiers surge to 25

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, […]

AltheticsApr 12, 2026

Betika deepens commitment to Public Health with strong showing at 2026 Kabaka Birthday Run

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 […]

AltheticsApr 12, 2026

Airtel Uganda amplifies public health drive with strong presence at 13th Kabaka Birthday Run

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 […]

AltheticsApr 7, 2026

Alwi headlines March Fortebet Real Stars awards as Kiplimo extends dominance

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 […]