KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Uganda Athletics (UA) has named a team of 23 runners ahead of the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships next month. Spain will host the World Championships from September 24-28th at the Canfranc-Pirineos. This biennial event is organized by the World Mountain Running Association …
Read More »Uganda optimistic to qualify top runners for 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), Dominic Otuchet, said they are determined to qualify as many top athletes as possible for the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships. China will host the 20th edition of the championship in Nanjing from March 21-23, 2025, at …
Read More »How MTN Kampala Marathon is nurturing Uganda’s athletic sport
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The MTN Kampala Marathon is one of the most famous races attracting thousands of participants across East Africa. On November 20, as many as 20,000 runners will head to Kololo Independence Grounds again. From there, some will run or jog a maximum of 42 …
Read More »Sports federations call for policy on rewards for top performers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several sports federations and associations have called upon the government to come up with a streamlined National Rewards and Recognition Scheme for sportspersons who have excelled in different categories rather than giving them handouts whenever they have achieved something or being remembered. The federation leaders …
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