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Kukundakwe and Assimwe headline ForteBet Real Stars honours as Uganda’s global achievers celebrated
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Kukundakwe and Assimwe headline ForteBet Real Stars honours as Uganda’s global achievers celebrated

Uganda’s rising and established stars were celebrated for their international exploits as the ForteBet Real Stars Awards for July were presented at Nanjing Hotel, with standout performances in para swimming and archery taking centre stage. The ceremony recognised excellence across four disciplines, Swimming, Archery, Basketball, and Rally highlighting athletes who have elevated Uganda’s profile on […]

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Silver Ferns reclaim Commonwealth crown with commanding win over Jamaica
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Silver Ferns reclaim Commonwealth crown with commanding win over Jamaica

New Zealand returned to the summit of Commonwealth Games netball with a composed 56–48 victory over Jamaica, ending a 16-year wait for gold with a performance defined by control, precision, and championship temperament. Inside a charged Hydro arena largely tilted in favour of the Sunshine Girls, the Silver Ferns silenced the atmosphere early, dictating tempo […]

Ringo takes centre stage as Batte, Nakalema fall in Glasgow 
AIBAJul 29, 2026

Ringo takes centre stage as Batte, Nakalema fall in Glasgow 

All eyes now turn to Uganda’s most compelling boxing figure at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Aziz Abdul popularly known as Ringo whose highly anticipated super heavyweight quarterfinal bout against England’s Damar Thomas headlines tonight’s action in Glasgow. The grandson of former Ugandan President Idi Amin Dada has drawn unprecedented public fascination, with anticipation stretching from […]

Ojok’s Glasgow dream ends as Batte keeps Uganda’s Boxing hopes alive
BoxingJul 28, 2026

Ojok’s Glasgow dream ends as Batte keeps Uganda’s Boxing hopes alive

Uganda’s light heavyweight contender Alfred Ojok saw his 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign halted after a unanimous defeat to England’s Dimeji Shittu in the Round of 16 in Glasgow. Ojok, who had entered the bout with momentum and confidence, was outpointed 5–0 by Shittu in a tightly contested encounter. The Englishman, who progressed directly to this […]

Kukundakwe secures Uganda’s first medal with historic silver in Glasgow
Commonwealth GamesJul 28, 2026

Kukundakwe secures Uganda’s first medal with historic silver in Glasgow

Uganda opened its medal account at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow through a composed and technically sound performance from para-swimmer Husnah Kukundakwe, who clinched silver in the women’s 100m breaststroke SB8 final. Kukundakwe touched the wall in 1:26.20, a time that firmly secured second place in a highly competitive field. The race was won […]

Batte edges into quarter-final as Uganda’s boxing campaign gains momentum in Glasgow
AIBAJul 27, 2026

Batte edges into quarter-final as Uganda’s boxing campaign gains momentum in Glasgow

Uganda’s welterweight contender Batte Nuhu has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Commonwealth Games following a hard-fought 3:2 split decision victory over India’s Yadav Pratap in Glasgow, Scotland. The win marks Batte’s second successive triumph at the Games, underlining his growing confidence and tactical maturity on the big stage. He had earlier announced his […]

She Cranes run riot as Uganda extend perfect start in Glasgow
Commonwealth GamesJul 27, 2026

She Cranes run riot as Uganda extend perfect start in Glasgow

Uganda’s She Cranes delivered a statement performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, dismantling Trinidad & Tobago 80-34 to secure a second consecutive victory and underline their growing authority in Pool B. Fresh from a composed 59-50 win over Wales in their opener, Uganda returned to the court with ruthless intent at the Hydro complex in […]

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