Uganda’s boxing team has emerged as a powerhouse in East and Central Africa, dominating the Africa Zone 3 Elite Boxing Championship in Nairobi.
Despite working under the worst circumstances due to underfunding, the team finished at the top of the medal table, winning five gold medals, four silver medals, and six bronze medals.
Fully funded by the Uganda Boxing Federation boss Moses Muhangi, the team endured a long road journey to Nairobi.
However, their determination, skill and hard work finally paid off.
The team’s success is a testament to the growing dominance of Ugandan boxing in the region and the investment in elite boxing programs by Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF).
With 15 medals, Uganda has reinforced its position as a top boxing nation in East and Central Africa.
Gold Medal Winners
– Fatuma Nabikolo: Defeated Congo’s Phoba Kerene 5-0 in the women’s 57kg final
– Emily Nakalema: Overpowered Tanzania’s Salma Yahya, winning in the first round when the referee stopped the contest.
– Kassim Murungi: Edged Kenya’s Phoba Kumbo Mwinyi 3-2 in the 57kg final
– Aziz Rigo: Beat Kenya’s Peter Abuti 3-2 in the 92kg category
– Farahat Manirola: Won 4-1 over Congo’s Ndjibu in the 63.5kg final
Silver Medalists
– Brenda Muduwa: Narrowly lost 2-3 in her final
– Ojok Alfred: Lost 2-3 in his final
– Edward Mukwaya: Lost 2-3 in his final
– Ochen Samuel: Lost 2-3 in his final
Bronze Medal Winners
– Erina Namutebi
– Livingstone Matovu
– Alex Kanaabi
– Emmanuel Tabule
– Angel Katushabe
– Jimmy Adriko
