Masembe and Rochene Take Another Step Towards Dakar 2026.
Masembe and Rochene Take Another Step Towards Dakar 2026. 1:51 pm HARRIET OCHENG Game Connect refugee athletes Florence Masembe and Rachid Rochene have concluded a training session at the Lugogo hockey grounds as they continue preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, where they will represent the Refugee Olympic Team. The two athletes […]
Uganda Makes World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals Debut in China.
Uganda has made its debut at the World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in Qingdao, China, marking an important milestone for the country’s development and growing participation in international rowing.
Uganda Unveils 197-Athlete Squad for Africa Aquatics Zone III Championships.
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Uganda has unveiled a 197-athlete contingent for the 11th Africa Aquatics Zone III Championships, scheduled to take place in Kampala from 21 to 25 October 2026, as the country prepares to host regional competition across four aquatic disciplines.
Joseph Sebatindira Defends World Hopes Title Ahead of Dakar 2026.
Joseph Francis Sebatindira, has successfully defended his title at the 2026 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Hopes Week and Challenge in Sheffield, United Kingdom
Legacy Holders Crowned Champions at Swans Beach Rugby Against Cancer Festival 2026.
The Swans Beach Rugby Against Cancer Festival 2026 brought together 13 teams at Aero Beach on 10 October for a day of sporting competition, cancer awareness and community health engagement, with Legacy Holders emerging as champions.
UOC Joins National Mental Health Run, Calls for Greater Investment in Youth Well-being.
UOC represented by its Communications Officer, joined stakeholders from different sectors for the 2026 National Mental Health Run, held under the theme “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.” The event brought together participants for the 5km and 10km runs, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness, early intervention and collective action to support mental well-being.
Dr Donald Rukare Joins Global Sports Leaders to Discuss the Future of Major Sporting Events.
Dr Donald Rukare joined leading figures from the global sports movement at the SportAccord Forum 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland, as discussions focused on how the international sporting events landscape is changing and what this means for the future of major events.
Eliud Kipchoge to Inspire the Next Generation as Dakar 2026 Global Ambassador.
Eliud Kipchoge in his role as mentor to the Refugee Olympic Team will share his experience with the next generation of athletes as they prepare for a historic edition of the Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic sporting event staged on African soil. The Games are scheduled for 31 October to 13 November 2026 in Dakar, Senegal.
Uganda’s Netball Teams Make Their Mark in Nairobi as She Cranes Reclaim African Crown.
Uganda’s Netball She Cranes reclaimed the African netball title with a 56–53 victory over South Africa, while the men secured bronze at the 2026 Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi. The women’s competition also confirmed Africa’s four representatives for Sydney 2027.
IOC Launches Trustworthy AI Framework to Guide Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Across the Olympic Movement.
The IOC has introduced a Trustworthy AI Framework to guide responsible artificial intelligence use across the Olympic Movement. Here is what the seven principles could mean for National Olympic Committees, including Uganda, in sports communications, athlete data protection and digital transformation.
