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Uganda Athletics Federation Announces Team for 2024 Under-20 World Championships in Peru

The Uganda Athletics Federation has selected 10 athletes, including standout Loice Chekwemoi, to represent Uganda at the 2024 Under-20 World Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru. UAF expresses confidence in the young team’s potential to surpass previous results. Loice Chekwemoi The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has selected a team of 10 athletes to represent Uganda at […]

High hopes for hospitality industry as Rwenzori Marathon nears

Kasese district-based hospitality business operators are hopeful that the third edition of the Rwenzori Marathon will turn around their fortunes slated for August 24, 2024 Operators in the hospitality sector in Kasese district are optimistic that the August 24, 2024, third Rwenzori Marathon would bring about a turnaround in their situation. The Tusker Lite Mount […]

President Museveni Inaugurates 21st FEASSA Games at Bukedea, Emphasizes East African Integration Through Sports

President Yoweri Museveni officially inaugurated the 21st FEASSA Games at Bukedea Comprehensive School on August 18, 2024, highlighting the importance of East African integration through sports. President Museveni officially opened the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association yesterday in Bukedea district in Eastern Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was on Sunday August 18, […]

Minister Ogwang warns FEASA officials and managers against poor officiating

The Minister of State for Sports, Peter Ogwang, has warned Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) officials and managers against poor officiating and fielding of ineligible athletes during the official flagging of the FEASA games and commissioning of the sports infrastructure by President Kaguta Museveni at Bukedea Comprehensive School on Sunday, August […]

Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon Kit Unveiled for 2024 Edition

The countdown to the third edition of the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon is on, with the official marathon kit for 2024 recently unveiled by UBL’s Commercial Director, Emmy Hashakimana. The kit features a dual-colour scheme for different race distances and includes a new drawstring bag along with a water bottle and waist bag. This […]

SC Villa get their Namboole wish

SC Villa management and fans breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday 14th August 2024 afternoon after last ditch talks salvaged their CAF Champions League preliminary first leg match against the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE). Following last-ditch negotiations that saved their CAF Champions League preliminary first-leg match against the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), […]

Peruth Chemutai Wins Silver in Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Final

Uganda’s steeplechase runner Peruth Chemutai has clinched a silver medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Peruth Chemutai, a steeplechase runner from Uganda, won a silver medal in yesterday, August 6, 2024, during the women’s 3000m steeplechase final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Chemutai, who has been the defending Olympic […]

Chemutai Advances Qualifier in Women’s 3000m Steeplechase

Ugandan Peruth Chemutai got the defence of her Olympic 3,000 metres steeplechase title off on the right track in Paris by cruising through the opening heat on Sunday 4th August 2024. On Sunday, August 4, 2024, Ugandan Peruth Chemutai breezed through the opening heat, setting the stage for a successful defence of her Olympic 3,000-meter […]

Uganda Announces Substantial Rewards for Olympic Medalists: A Golden Era for Athletes

The Ugandan government has announced substantial rewards for Olympic medalists: UGX 100 million for gold, UGX 50 million for silver, and UGX 30 million for bronze. Additionally, athletes will receive a $30 training allowance, and outstanding stipends will be cleared Minister Ogwang (middle) with the Uganda Olympics team at the Games Village in Paris. In […]

Cheptegei and Kiplimo Lead Uganda’s Charge in Paris

Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo lead Uganda’s bid for glory in the 10,000m final at the Paris Olympics. Both athletes are focused on winning medals, with Cheptegei aiming to complete his track career on a high note. Jacob Kiplimo and Joshua Cheptegei In the build-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics, Joshua Cheptegei said: ‘You can […]