Team Uganda will head to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with a strong and diverse delegation of 55 athletes, including five para-athletes, representing eight national sports federations.
The squad reflects Uganda’s continued growth across different sporting disciplines, with a strong emphasis on women’s participation. Out of the 55 athletes selected, 34 are female, while 21 are male, making women the majority in the delegation.
Uganda will compete in 9 sporting disciplines at the Games: athletics, judo, swimming, para-swimming, track cycling, netball, para-powerlifting, weightlifting, boxing and women’s 3×3 basketball.
The Glasgow-bound team will also make history, with judo and women’s 3×3 basketball making their Commonwealth Games debut.
The women’s team will feature in all disciplines except weightlifting and track cycling, demonstrating Uganda’s growing investment and development of female athletes.
Team Composition by Discipline
1. Athletics – 17 Athletes (8 Female, 9 Male)
Athletics remains Uganda’s largest contingent at the Games, with a team of 17 athletes competing across middle and long-distance events, sprints, long jump 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, among 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 another milestone in the country’s sporting development.
The team will consist of:
- One female athlete
- One male athlete
3. Swimming – 7 Athletes (4 Male, 3 Female)
Uganda’s swimming team will feature seven athletes, combining young talent with international experience.
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 are based in the United States, bring international exposure to the team, while Gloria Muzito, who is based in Europe, will join Team Uganda directly in Glasgow.
4. Para-Swimming – 2 Athletes (Female)
Uganda’s para-swimming team will be represented by:
- Husnah Kukundakwe
- SB8 100m Breaststroke
- S9 100m Freestyle
- Condoleeza Nakazibwe
- S9 100m Freestyle
5. Track Cycling – 1 Athlete (Male)
Uganda’s sole representative in track cycling will be Charles Kagimu
6. Netball – She Cranes (12 Female Athletes)
The She Cranes return to the Commonwealth Games after finishing fifth at Birmingham 2022.
Seven of the 12 players selected have previous Commonwealth Games experience.
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
- Rashid Mubiru
- Ruth Meeme
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 team includes:
- Denis Mbaziira – Heavy Weight 72kg
- Janet Nakayobyo – Light Weight
- Rebecca Zawedde – Heavy Weight
The team departed ahead of the rest of the delegation.
8. Weightlifting – 1 Athlete (Male)
Uganda’s weightlifting representative will be Davis Niyoyita
Category:
- 55kg
Target:
- Snatch: 100kg
- Clean and Jerk: 130kg
- Total Target: 230kg
Niyoyita enters the Games ranked second in Africa in his category.
9. Boxing – 6 Athletes (4 Male, 2 Female)
Uganda’s Bombers team will feature 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 team includes:
- 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 |