Kampala, Uganda – The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign was officially launched at the British High Commission in Uganda, marking the beginning of Team Uganda’s journey to the upcoming Games in Scotland. The launch event brought together athletes, members of the Uganda Olympic Committee/Commonwealth Games Uganda (UOC/CGU) Executive Committee, federation leaders, members of the media, and sports stakeholders. The event was hosted by the British High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Lisa Chesney, and featured discussions on sports leadership, Uganda-UK partnership, and Team Uganda’s preparations for Glasgow 2026.
Uganda Olympic Committee President, Dr. Donald Rukare, highlighted the country’s strong Commonwealth Games legacy, noting Uganda’s impressive record of 92 Commonwealth medals. Uganda is set to compete in 10 sports disciplines with a team of 53 athletes, comprising 35 female athletes, 18 male athletes, and five para-athletes. Speaking during the launch, Dr. Rukare emphasised the transformative role of sports in society. “Sports is more than competition; it is a powerful force for unity, health, and progress,” he said. “As we gear up, let us carry these values forward: inclusion for all, excellence without limits, and unity in diversity.”
The campaign will also feature a series of activities leading up to the Games, including visits by the British High Commissioner to athletes’ training facilities as part of efforts to support and promote Team Uganda. Special emphasis was placed on inclusivity and the continued growth of para sports in Uganda. Dr. Rukare praised Uganda’s commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for para-athletes, recalling Vivian Nakawunde’s silver medal victory in Para Powerlifting at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The UK in Uganda also reaffirmed its support for the partnership through sport, noting that the campaign celebrates shared values and cooperation between Uganda and the United Kingdom.
Team Uganda is expected to join athletes from 73 Commonwealth nations and territories at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games this July in what organisers describe as “a truly altogether brilliant Games.”
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