The Uganda Athletics Federation has announced its team for the World Athletics Championships, which will take place in Tokyo, Japan, from September 13 to 21, 2025. Unfortunately, two prominent athletes, Jacob Kiplimo and Joshua Cheptegei, will not participate due to personal reasons.
The final squad consists of 21 athletes, including 11 women and 10 men:
Women:
- Shida Leni (400M)
- Halima Nakaayi (800M)
- Aciru Knight (1500M)
- Peruth Chemutai (3000MSC)
- Loice Chekwemoi (3000MSC)
- Sarah Chelengat (5000M/10,000M)
- Joy Cheptoyek (5000M/10,000M)
- Rebecca Chelangat (10,000M)
- Stella Chesang (Marathon)
- Chelangat Mercyline (Marathon)
- Juliet Chekwell (Marathon)
Men:
- Victor Kiplangant (Marathon)
- Solomon Mutai (Marathon)
- Stephen Kissa (Marathon)
- Abel Chelangat (Marathon)
- Dan Kibet (10,000M)
- Oscar Chelimo (5000M)
- Keneth Kiprop (5000M)
- Herbert Kibet (5000M)
- Tom Dradriga (800M)
- Leonard Chemutai (3000MSC)
The team will compete in various events, showcasing Uganda’s athletic talent on the global stage.
