Dr. Donald Rukare
President
Dr. Donald Rukare
President
Dr. Donald Rukare is a highly accomplished Ugandan lawyer, lecturer, and sports administrator who recently made history by becoming the first African to be elected President of Commonwealth Sport in November 2025. Born on November 4, 1968, Rukare was a competitive swimmer in his youth and has built a prominent career that merges law with sports governance; he holds a Doctor of Law (LLD) from the University of Pretoria and lectures on sports law at Uganda Christian University, in addition to serving as an arbitrator for the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). His extensive leadership resume includes his current roles as President of the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) since 2021 and Chairperson of the National Council of Sports of Uganda since 2020, along with past positions such as the longtime president of the Uganda Swimming Federation, all of which culminated in his landmark appointment to lead the Commonwealth sports movement globally
- Email:drukare@nocuganda.org
Mr. William F. Blick
IOC Member
Mr. William F. Blick
IOC Member
Mr. William Frederick Blick (born October 17, 1974) is a Ugandan engineer, businessman, and prominent sports administrator currently serving as an individual member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since 2018. He has a significant background in sports administration, including serving as the President of the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) from 2012 to 2021, holding executive positions within the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), and chairing the Uganda Rugby Union from 2006 to 2013. A former competitive athlete in rugby, motor rallying, and motocross, he was the National Rugby Player of the Year in 1992 and the National Clubman Rally Champion in 2006. He has received several honors for his contributions, notably the Order of the Star of Italy in 2019 and the Award of Merit from ANOCA in 2020. In his professional life, Blick is an engineer and manages business interests spanning engineering, real estate, and agriculture
- Email:williamblick10@gmail.com
Mr. Godwin Arinaitwe Kayangwe
1st Vice President
Mr. Godwin Arinaitwe Kayangwe
1st Vice President
Mr. Godwin Arinaitwe Kayangwe has a distinguished career in sports management and leadership, primarily within Ugandan rugby, culminating in his election as the President of the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) in April 2019, a position he has held since. His administrative journey in the sport began as Honorary Secretary of the URU from 2015 to 2019, where he managed day-to-day operations and coordinated various committees, building on prior experience as a club and national team manager. In addition to his primary role at the URU, he expanded his leadership responsibilities nationally by being elected as the 1st Vice President of the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) in 2021, and re-elected in March 2025, demonstrating significant influence across Uganda's broader sports landscape
Mr. Moses Benon Mwase
2nd Vice President
Mr. Moses Benon Mwase
2nd Vice President
Moses Mwase is a distinguished Ugandan professional with a dual focus on corporate law and sports administration. As the Chief Executive Officer of ALP Professional Services and a Senior Partner at ALP Advocates, he leverages over 25 years of expertise in business law, trade, finance, and infrastructure. Concurrently, he holds prominent volunteer leadership roles in Ugandan sports, serving as the Second Vice President of the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) and the president of Uganda Aquatics (formerly the Uganda Swimming Federation), in addition to previously chairing the Uganda Netball Normalization Committee.
- Email:themwase@gmail.com
Ms. Beatrice Ayikoru
Secretary General
Ms. Beatrice Ayikoru
Secretary General
Beatrice Ayikoru's career path is distinguished by a continuous rise through administrative ranks in Ugandan and international sports, beginning as a former athlete who transitioned into influential leadership roles. She has notably served as the General Secretary of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) and has taken on the crucial role of Secretary General of the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) since 2021. Internationally, Ayikoru made history as the first Ugandan on the World Athletics Council from 2019 to 2023, while also holding a position as the deputy director for development at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA). Her administrative prowess has also seen her act as the Chef de Mission for the Ugandan team at major events, including the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
- Email:bayikoru@yahoo.co.uk
Ms. Lydia Gloria Dhamuzungu
Ass. Secretary General
Ms. Lydia Gloria Dhamuzungu
Ass. Secretary General
Ms. Lydia Gloria Dhamuzungu is a prominent Ugandan sports administrator who currently holds the position of Assistant Secretary General of the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC), a role she was elected to in February 2021. In this position, she represents Uganda at international forums like the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) seminars, focusing on strategic development and anti-doping initiatives. Prior to her current role, she served as the President of the Uganda Hockey Association (UHA) from April 2012 until January 2022, a tenure during which she aimed to develop infrastructure and promote the sport. Beyond sports administration, her professional background also includes a position as a Sales Representative at Stanbic Bank in Uganda
- Email:lydiasanyu@gmail.com
Mr. Sadik Zaid Nasiwu
Treasurer
Mr. Sadik Zaid Nasiwu
Treasurer
Sadik Zaid Nasiwu is a prominent Ugandan sports official known primarily for his extensive leadership in volleyball governance, currently serving as the re-elected President of the Uganda Volleyball Federation (UVF) and the President of the Confederation Africaine de Volley-Ball (CAVB) Zone 5, the largest continental zone which includes 12 member federations. In recognition of his strategic role as a builder within the sport, Nasiwu also holds a position on the Finance Commission for the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and has previously acted as the Chef De Mission for the Ugandan delegation at major international competitions like the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games
- Email:snasiwu@hotmail.com
Mr. Shadiri Musa Bwogi, Oly
1st Athletes Representative
Mr. Shadiri Musa Bwogi, Oly
1st Athletes Representative
Shadiri Musa Bwogi is an undefeated Ugandan professional super middleweight boxer and an Olympian who previously captained the national team, "The Bombers." He represented Uganda at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the men's welterweight category, where he was defeated in the Round of 16 by Eskerkhan Madiev of Georgia. Transitioning to professional boxing, Bwogi has established an unblemished record, currently 9-0 with five knockouts. A southpaw fighter born in Naguru and fighting out of Kampala, he secured the ABU (African Boxing Union) East & Central Super Middleweight title via knockout.
- Email:snasiwu@hotmail.com
Ms. Shida Leni, Oly
2nd Athletes Representative
Ms. Shida Leni, Oly
2nd Athletes Representative
Ms. Shida Leni, OLY, is a highly accomplished Ugandan sprinter, primarily competing in the 400m event, whose "OLY" designation formally recognizes her status as an Olympian. Hailing from Arua, Uganda, Leni made her international debut at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and has since established herself as Uganda's fastest woman, holding the current national records for both the 200m and 400m races. She has broken her own 400m national record numerous times, most recently achieving a personal best of 50.93 seconds in May 2025. Leni represented Uganda at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, the first female sprinter to do so for her nation since 2008. Her list of accolades includes a silver medal at the 2019 World University Games and bronze medals from the African Games and Islamic Solidarity Games. Coached by the husband-and-wife team of Kevin and Sue O'Connor since 2013, Leni has also successfully balanced her athletic career with academics, earning a Master's Degree in Guidance Counselling from Bugema University. Her journey from humble beginnings to the global stage serves as an inspiration for aspiring young athletes in Uganda.
- Email:shidaleni@yahoo.com
Ms. Harriet Ayaa
Member
Ms. Harriet Ayaa
Member
Ms. Harriet Ayaa is a leading figure in Ugandan sports administration, serving concurrently as the President of the Uganda Gymnastics Federation (UGF), an Executive Board Member of the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) since her election in March 2025, and a Council Member for the continental Union of African Gymnastics (UAG). In her capacity as UGF President, she drives the strategic promotion and development of gymnastics within the country, including advocating for the sport in schools and engaging with high-level officials like the President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). Recognized for her leadership skills, Ms. Ayaa has also been appointed as Uganda's Chef de Mission for an upcoming sports event and serves as a facilitator for workshops that address critical topics such as mental health, leadership, and gender-based violence prevention among young female athletes.
- Email:ayaaharriet628@gmail.com
Ms. Anne Mungoma
Member
Ms. Anne Mungoma
Member
Ms. Anne Mungoma is a Ugandan entrepreneur primarily recognized as the founder and CEO of the Miss Curvy Uganda beauty pageant, an initiative launched to celebrate and empower naturally plus-size women and promote tourism in the country, though it generated public debate. Beyond her work in event organization and her brief political aspirations in Manafwa, Mungoma has significant involvement in sports administration. She is an elected Executive Committee Board Member of the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC), a position she has held since at least March 2025. Additionally, she serves as the president of the Uganda Shooting Federation (USF). A graduate of Makerere University with a bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Mungoma comes from a family with a strong history in archery.
- Email:ayaaharriet628@gmail.com
Mr. Richard McBond Asiimwe
Member
Mr. Richard McBond Asiimwe
Member
Richard McBond Asiimwe is a Ugandan professional who has established a dual career in finance and sports administration. Academically and professionally, he is a highly qualified individual, holding certifications as a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and a Certified Tax Advisor (CTA). His educational background includes an MBA in Financial Management and Investment from the Cyprus Institute of Marketing - Europe, a Bachelor of Science in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University (United Kingdom), and a Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree from Makerere University, among other diplomas. He currently works as a finance manager and a lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Finance at Kyambogo University, with previous auditing experience at various public accounting firms and a history of lecturing at several other universities and institutes. In the realm of sports, Mr. Asiimwe serves as the President of the Uganda Archery Federation, a role that connects him with the Uganda Olympic Committee. He is also a graduate of the International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP) and is recognized as a coach, official, and athlete by World Archery
- Email:c4bond@gmail.com
Mr. Robert Jjagwe
Member
Mr. Robert Jjagwe
Member
Mr. Robert Jjagwe is a distinguished Ugandan professional recognized for his dual expertise in corporate finance and sports administration. Throughout his extensive banking career, he held several senior positions at Citibank, including Executive Director and Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) in Uganda, and Senior Country Operations Officer roles in both Uganda and Kuwait. In early 2023, he transitioned to Ecobank Uganda Limited, serving as the Acting Head of Operations & Technology. In addition to his finance roles, Jjagwe has significantly impacted Ugandan sports; he served as the long-time President of the Uganda Table Tennis Association (UTTA), successfully guiding it towards federation status before stepping down in mid-2025 to become the Honorary UTTA President. His commitment to sports leadership extended to the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC), where he was elected as an executive committee member in April 2025. Academically, he holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Liverpool, an MA in Economics from Cardiff Business School, and a BA in Economics from Makerere University. He has also served on the American Chamber of Commerce in Uganda board and offered educational consulting services.
- Email:jjagwerobert@yahoo.com
