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Kukundakwe and Assimwe headline ForteBet Real Stars honours as Uganda’s global achievers celebrated
BasketballAug 4, 2026

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 […]

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 […]

Seroma extend aquatic supremacy as hosts clinch 2026 USSSA National Swimming Gala

Seroma extend aquatic supremacy as hosts clinch 2026 USSSA National Swimming Gala

Hosts Seroma Christian High School – Mukono delivered a commanding, title-defending performance to dominate the 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) National Swimming Gala, underlining their status as the country’s premier school in the pool. The championship concluded after a competitive showcase that brought together 186 swimmers from 13 schools across Uganda, alongside a […]

Hoima City Stadium: A symbol of sporting excellence handed over to government
BasketballDec 22, 2025

Hoima City Stadium: A symbol of sporting excellence handed over to government

In a momentous ceremony, contractors SUMMA have officially handed over the iconic Hoima City Stadium to the government through the National Council of Sports (NCS), ahead of its grand commissioning by President Museveni on December 24, 2025. The multi-sports complex, built at a cost of $129m, is a testament to the government’s commitment to developing […]

Uganda settles for Silver and Bronze at 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in thrilling 10,000m finish
AltheticsNov 19, 2025

Uganda settles for Silver and Bronze at 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in thrilling 10,000m finish

Uganda’s impressive performance at the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, continues to garner attention. In a heart-stopping finish in the men’s 10,000m finals at the state-of-the-art Prince Faisal Bin Fahad stadium, Uganda’s Samuel Simba Cherop and Bahrain’s Birhanu Balew crossed the line with identical times of 29:06:58. Abel Chebet […]

Uganda names 32-man swimming squad for FEASSA Games in Kakamega – Kenya

Uganda names 32-man swimming squad for FEASSA Games in Kakamega – Kenya

Uganda’s top swimmers have been summoned to represent the country at the upcoming Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Games in Kakamega, Kenya. The 32-member squad, comprising 17 boys and 15 girls, was selected after a successful National Swimming Gala at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono. The boys’ team features talented […]