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

Alwi headlines March Fortebet Real Stars awards as Kiplimo extends dominance
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 […]

USSSA zones set ambitious athletics agenda ahead of national championships
AltheticsMar 13, 2026

USSSA zones set ambitious athletics agenda ahead of national championships

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 […]

Kiplimo reclaims half marathon world record with stunning 57:20 in Lisbon
AltheticsMar 8, 2026

Kiplimo reclaims half marathon world record with stunning 57:20 in Lisbon

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 […]