Uganda’s first batch of gamers and officers for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow metropolis has left the nation on Tuesday, twenty first July.
The gamers and officers acquired one more token of meals merchandise from Tooke, the primary diet companion for the staff.
This is the second batch of Tooke diet merchandise given to the gamers in preparation for the video games.
This was on the headquarters of Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) throughout a short occasion additionally graced by the IOC member William Fredrick Blick, UOC vp Moses Mwase, Nutrition ambassador Professor Rev. Florence Muranga Isabirye and retired lengthy distance athlete Steven Kiprotich.
“Go and make us proud. Fight for the rostrum for gold, silver or bronze” Blick urged.
“May you compete with braveness, self-discipline, integrity and excellence” Prof Rev. Isabirye known as earlier than she dealt with over the diet handbook.
Some of the athletes current who acquired their packs had been Netballers, Para-swimmers, Judo gamers, boxers and swimmers.
Judo, alongside 3X3 Basketball make their debut on the Commonwealth Games.
Team Uganda has 17 athletes, Judo (2 gamers), Swimmers (7 gamers), 2 para-swimmers, 1 monitor bicycle owner, 12 netballers and 1 weightlifter.
Team Composition by Discipline:
1. Athletics – 17 Athletes (8 Female, 9 Male)
Athletics stays Uganda’s largest contingent on the Games, with a staff of 17 athletes competing throughout center and long-distance occasions, sprints, lengthy soar and relay.
Women
- Leni Shida – 400m
- Esther Chebet – 5000m
- Maureen Banura – 400m
- Chebet Maureen – 800m
- Halimah Nakayi – 800m
- Peruth Chemutai – 3000m Steeplechase
- Joy Cheptoyek – 10,000m
- Rebecca Chelangat – 10,000m
Men
- Dan Kibet – 10,000m and 5000m
- Haron Adoli – 400m
- Samuel Simba Cherop – 10,000m
- Dominic Krop – Mile
- Silas Chemutai – Mile
- Kenneth Kiprop – 10,000m and 5000m
- Eric Okwi – 400m
- Oscar Chelimo – 5000m
- David Berkham Otim – Long Jump
Mixed Relay Team
- Maureen Banura
- Eric Okwi
- Haron Adoli
- Leni Shida
Only Peruth Chemutai, amongst Uganda’s medal winners from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, returns to the squad for Glasgow 2026.
2. Judo – 2 Athletes (1 Female, 1 Male):
Judo will make its Commonwealth Games debut for Uganda, marking one other milestone within the nation’s sporting growth.
The staff will include:
- One feminine athlete
- One male athlete
3. Swimming – 7 Athletes (4 Male, 3 Female)
Uganda’s swimming staff will function seven athletes, combining younger expertise with worldwide expertise.
Male Swimmers:
- Jesse Ssengonzi
- 100m Butterfly
- 50m Butterfly
- Tendo Mukalazi
- 50m Freestyle
- 50m Breaststroke
- 100m Freestyle
- Tendo Kaumi
- 50m Backstroke
- 50m Freestyle
- 100m Freestyle
- 50m Butterfly
- Jordan Samula
- 100m Breaststroke
- 100m Butterfly
- 50m Breaststroke
- 200m Breaststroke
Female Swimmers
- Gloria Muzito
- 50m Butterfly
- 200m Freestyle
- 100m Freestyle
- 50m Freestyle
- Kirabo Namutebi
- 50m Butterfly
- 50m Breaststroke
- 50m Freestyle
- Tara Naluwoza
- 100m Freestyle
- 50m Backstroke
Jesse Ssengonzi and Jordan Samula, who’re based mostly within the United States, convey worldwide publicity to the staff, whereas Gloria Muzito, who relies in Europe, will be part of Team Uganda instantly in Glasgow.
4. Para-Swimming – 2 Athletes (Female):
Uganda’s para-swimming staff might be represented by:
- Husnah Kukundakwe
- SB8 100m Breaststroke
- S9 100m Freestyle
- Condoleeza Nakazibwe
5. Track Cycling – 1 Athlete (Male)
Uganda’s sole consultant in monitor biking might be Charles Kagimu
6. Netball – She Cranes (12 Female Athletes):
The She Cranes return to the Commonwealth Games after ending fifth at Birmingham 2022.
Seven of the 12 gamers chosen have earlier Commonwealth Games expertise.
Forwards
- Mary Nuba
- Rachel Nanyonga
- Shadiah Nassanga
- Alice Isoto
Mid Court
- Margaret Bagala
- Mercy Batamuliza
- Joan Ryekoboth
- Lilian Achola
Defenders
- Gloria Ayaa
- Hanisha Muhameed
- Nasimu Mutesi
- Shafie Nalwanja
Coaches
Netball Group Stage Fixtures
Uganda is in Group B alongside:
- New Zealand
- Jamaica
- Wales
- Scotland
- Trinidad and Tobago
Fixtures
25 July 2026
Wales vs Uganda
26 July 2026
Uganda vs Trinidad and Tobago
27 July 2026
Uganda vs Jamaica
28 July 2026
Uganda vs New Zealand
29 July 2026
Scotland vs Uganda
7. Para-Powerlifting – 3 Athletes (2 Female, 1 Male):
The para-powerlifting staff consists of:
- Denis Mbaziira – Heavy Weight 72kg
- Janet Nakayobyo – Light Weight
- Rebecca Zawedde – Heavy Weight
The staff departed forward of the remainder of the delegation.
8. Weightlifting – 1 Athlete (Male)
Uganda’s weightlifting consultant might be Davis Niyoyita
Category:
Target:
- Snatch: 100kg
- Clean and Jerk: 130kg
- Total Target: 230kg
Niyoyita enters the Games ranked second in Africa in his class.
9. Boxing – 6 Athletes (4 Male, 2 Female)
Uganda’s Bombers staff will function six boxers.
Female Boxers
- Emily Nakalema – Welterweight 65kg
- Angel Katushabe – Flyweight 51kg
Male Boxers
- Ibrahim Kemis – Lightweight 60kg
- Bate Nuhu – Welterweight 65kg
- Alfred Ojok – Light Heavyweight 80kg
- Abdul Aziz – Heavyweight 92kg
10. Women’s Basketball 3×3 – 4 Athletes
Women’s basketball 3×3 will make its Commonwealth Games debut for Uganda.
The staff consists of:
- Melissa Akullu
- Jamilla Gunter Nansikombi
- Jane Asinde
- Perus Nyamwenge
OVERALL TEAM SUMMARY
| Sport | Female Athletes | Male Athletes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| Judo | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Para-Swimming | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Track Cycling | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Netball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Para-Powerlifting | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weightlifting | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Boxing | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Basketball 3×3 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 34 | 21 | 55 |
