Steven Omoding, the Soroti City Assistant Resident City Commissioner, who represented the Soroti RDC Paul Eseru at the pass-out ceremony, expressed disappointment with the poor participation.
In his acceptance speech, Magogo thanked the 88 delegates for their continued trust and vowed to focus on aggressive revenue generation to strengthen the FUFA brand and ensure the sustainability of football activities.
Chemutai, who won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, clocked 8:51.61 in a highly competitive race. Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi claimed victory in 8:45.25, while Kenya’s Faith Cherotich took second with 8:48.71.
Kipsiro says the initiative is part of his commitment to reviving athletics in Bukwo, a region famous for producing world-class runners but lacking sustained institutional support.
Promising a bigger, better, and internationally aligned marathon, organizers say this year’s event will attract over 1,000 participants, doubling the turnout from the inaugural edition.
Busoga Kingdom's 2nd Deputy Premier, Osman Noor, says that, since football is a crowd-pulling sport, which brings together people from different walks of life to support the game, they have seen it wise to advocate their fight against teenage pregnancies.
The 24-year-old heads into the Eugene meet after finishing second in the women’s 3,000 meters steeplechase at the recently concluded Paris Diamond League. Her performance in Paris signaled a strong return to form as she ramps up preparations ahead of the World Athletics Championships due in Tokyo this September.
Ms SAMCO National Construction Company began work on the 20,000-seater stadium in December 2024, following the contract signing at State House. The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in January 2025.
Mohammed Nazih, the project manager, said work has reached 10 percent and that 60 percent of the construction equipment has already been mobilized, with more on the way. He added that more than 30 subcontractors are currently engaged on the project.
Founded in 2012, Gulu Boxing Club (GBC) has quickly grown into a powerful platform for empowerment, discipline, and hope. The initiative, which relies on funding and support from the community, aims to transform the lives of vulnerable youth through sport, mentorship, and life skills training.
The 2025 reigning champion of Kip Keino classic in 5000 meters finished the race in a time of 8:31.27 microseconds in the race won by Australia’s Linden Hall who crossed the finishing line in 8:30.01 microseconds
The Drivers have been clustered in five groups starting today, where two winners from each one of them will proceed to compete for the finals between the afternoon of Saturday, and Sunday.
Chelangat will compete against a highly competitive field, including Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet and Margaret Okidor, as well as Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay, Matar Alemayo, and Aleshign. Uganda’s Winnie Nanyondo will serve as the pace setter, leading the race for the first 2,000 meters.
The UAF@100 celebrations, under the theme “Celebrating and Sustaining Excellence,” are scheduled for June 2025 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The event is expected to draw athletes from across the country. Olympic champion and three-time world titleholder Joshua Cheptegei stressed the need for UAF and the National Council of Sports (NCS) to protect, advocate for, and promote the rights of female athletes.
The national half-marathon record holder secured the win with a time of 15 minutes and 03 seconds, beating Kenya’s Jepkoech Maurine Chebor, who finished second in 15 minutes and 14 seconds.
The rising long-distance star, who is attached to Uganda Police and Global Sports Communication management, completed the race in 2 hours, 12 minutes, and 46 seconds.
Cheptegei who recently participated in the 2025 Tokyo marathon with a new marathon personal best time, says, he chose to go Antrim coast half marathon, for it is an essential and part of his preparation for another Full marathon which he announce after August.
