HOIMA CITY – Uganda has sent a powerful message to the rest of Africa. Yesterday, December 24, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially opened the ultra-modern
Category: Athletics
AIU Suspends Uganda’s Mercyline Chelangat Over Doping Charge
Ugandan long-distance runner Mercyline Chelangat has been suspended from competition after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) charged her with an anti-doping rule violation involving a
Hoima City Stadium Set for Official Opening as Uganda Prepares for AFCON 2027
Hoima City Stadium, a state-of-the-art sports complex in Uganda, is set to be officially opened on Wednesday by President Yoweri Museveni. This modern stadium is
The Gulu City Marathon 2025: A Festival of Culture, Record Participation, and Exciting Prizes
The second edition of the Gulu City Marathon, held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, proved to be a massive success, bringing Northern Uganda to life
Uganda Champions Sustainable Sports Development at AU Conference in Djibouti
Uganda, through Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel, General Secretary of the National Council of Sports (NCS), took a leading role at the African Union (AU) workshop
Uganda Set to Showcase Regional Unity Through Sport at Upcoming EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games
Uganda is gearing up to welcome the East African Community (EAC) to Kampala as preparations intensify for the 15th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games, scheduled for December
Jacob Kiplimo wins the 2025 Chicago Marathon
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo delivered a commanding performance to win the 2025 Chicago Marathon, producing one of the finest displays ever seen on the course. The
Chemutai’s Doping Scandal Deepens as Second Ban Ends Career Hopes
Uganda’s long-distance running prospect Belinda Chemutai has seen her career spiral further into turmoil after being slapped with a fresh three-year doping ban — her
Uganda’s Medal Drought at World Championships Sparks National Sporting Crisis
Uganda’s campaign at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo closed in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday, leaving the nation staring at an uncomfortable reality: for the
Chemutai’s Bold Start Paves Way for New Champion as Uganda Shifts Focus
Uganda’s Peruth Chemutai may not have finished her race at the World Championships, but her influence on the women’s 3000m steeplechase final was undeniable. The