David GOMBE

Uganda will make its seventeenth look on the 2026 Commonwealth Video games due in Glasgow with the nation set to be represented by 9 sports activities disciplines.

Uganda can be represented by Athletics, 3×3 Basketball, Boxing, Monitor Biking, Netball, Swimming, Para Swimming, Judo, and Para Powerlifting.

Weightlifting remains to be pending closing qualification and affirmation is anticipated by the tip of Could 2026.

On Friday, the Commonwealth Video games Chef de Mission, Mr. Godwin Kayangwe, met with heads of Federations to evaluate preparations. He burdened the necessity for all stakeholders to align and work collectively as Crew Uganda, whereas urging federations to evaluation the readiness of their athletes and assist programs.

He additionally referred to as on federations to substantiate any eligibility necessities with their respective Worldwide Federations with a purpose to keep away from any disappointments.

On the 2022 Video games, Uganda gained 5 medals which included three golds and two bronze medals. The medals have been gained by Jacob Kiplimo who smiled to a 5000m and 10000m golds whereas his brother Victor Kiplangat gained Uganda its first ever Marathon gold within the video games historical past.

Peruth Chemutai scooped bronze within the 3000m Steeplechase with the opposite bronze medal coming feminine boxer Teddy Nakimuli.

In complete, Uganda has gained 58 medals within the Commonwealth Video games from primarily athletics and about boxing 19 of those medals are gold whereas 16 are silver, and 23 are bronze