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The National Council of Sports (NCS) and the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) have convened a meeting with sports stakeholders to discuss the National Sports Anti-Doping Regulations 2025, aiming to curb doping and ensure fair competition in sports. Uganda Olympics Committee President Dr. Donald Rukare emphasized the importance of educating athletes on prohibited substances, stating, “It […]
Uganda is making significant strides in preparing its facilities for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, with the National Council of Sports (NCS) confirming that the Namboole Stadium upgrade will commence in February. “After setting everything up, the Namboole Stadium upgrade is to start this February. The money for that job shall be coming […]
The National Council of Sports (NCS) has sounded war drums to sports federations and associations that have failed to meet registration requirements under the National Sports Act, with several bodies facing derecognition for lacking national presence. Speaking at a press briefing in Kampala, NCS General Secretary Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel revealed that widespread non-compliance, limited […]
The cream of Ugandan sports rose to the occasion on Thursday, 8th January 2026, as the Fortbet Real Stars monthly awards for December 2025 were held at Molecule Restaurant in Kololo, Kampala. Netball sensation Shadia Nassanga, chess prodigy Sana Omprakash, and legendary tennis coach John Oduke were feted for their outstanding performances. Nassanga, the Uganda […]
George Ntulume, a 17-year-old break-dancer, has added to Uganda’s medal tally at the 2025 African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola, clinching silver in the inaugural breakdance competition. Ntulume, who topped his pool with wins over Senegal’s Cise (3-0) and a stalemate with Seny, suffered a setback with a 1-2 defeat to Algeria’s Driss. Undundeterred, he […]
In a stunning display of talent, siblings Patricia Kawuma and Reagan Kawuma dominated the recently concluded SportsOutreachMinistry (SOM) Inter-Project and T.E.C.H For the World annual Chess Championship, winning scholarships and trophies in their respective categories. Patricia, an 18-year-old Senior Five student at Pride College School Mpigi, emerged as the overall rated champion, securing a full-year […]
The 18th edition of the SOM Inter-Project Chess Championship 2025 has officially begun, with over 300 young chess enthusiasts gathering at the Sports Outreach Resource Centre in Kiwawu, Mityana, to showcase their skills and determination. The three-day tournament, running until December 10th, features participants from seven SOM Inter-Project Chess Academy branches, including Kampala, Gulu, Jinja, […]
Burundi Police have emerged victorious in the 2025 East Africa Interforces Judo Championship, held at Old Kampala Arena, after a thrilling two-day competition. The Burundian team dominated the medal tally, amassing a record 11, including six gold, three silver, and two bronze, to claim the prestigious regional title for the second time. Kenya Prisons finished […]