Road to Commonwealth Games 2026: Tooke offers more nutrition products for Team Uganda

Uganda’s first batch of players and officials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow city has left the country on Tuesday, 21st July.

The players and officials received yet another token of food products from Tooke, the main nutrition partner for the team.

This is the second batch of Tooke nutrition products given to the players in preparation for the games.

This was at the headquarters of Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) during a brief event also graced by the IOC member William Fredrick Blick, UOC vice president Moses Mwase, Nutrition ambassador Professor Rev. Florence Muranga Isabirye and retired long distance athlete Steven Kiprotich.

“Go and make us proud. Fight for the podium for gold, silver or bronze” Blick urged.

“May you compete with courage, discipline, integrity and excellence” Prof Rev. Isabirye called before she handled over the nutrition manual.

Some of the athletes present who received their packs were Netballers, Para-swimmers, Judo players, boxers and swimmers.

Judo, alongside 3X3 Basketball make their debut at the Commonwealth Games.

Team Uganda has 17 athletes, Judo (2 players), Swimmers (7 players), 2 para-swimmers, 1 track cyclist, 12 netballers and 1 weightlifter.

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

1. Leni Shida – 400m
2. Esther Chebet – 5000m
3. Maureen Banura – 400m
4. Chebet Maureen – 800m
5. Halimah Nakayi – 800m
6. Peruth Chemutai – 3000m Steeplechase
7. Joy Cheptoyek – 10,000m
8. Rebecca Chelangat – 10,000m

Men

1. Dan Kibet – 10,000m and 5000m
2. Haron Adoli – 400m
3. Samuel Simba Cherop – 10,000m
4. Dominic Krop – Mile
5. Silas Chemutai – Mile
6. Kenneth Kiprop – 10,000m and 5000m
7. Eric Okwi – 400m
8. Oscar Chelimo – 5000m
9. 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:

1. Jesse Ssengonzi
   • 100m Butterfly
   • 50m Butterfly
2. Tendo Mukalazi
   • 50m Freestyle
   • 50m Breaststroke
   • 100m Freestyle
3. Tendo Kaumi
   • 50m Backstroke
   • 50m Freestyle
   • 100m Freestyle
   • 50m Butterfly
4. Jordan Samula
   • 100m Breaststroke
   • 100m Butterfly
   • 50m Breaststroke
   • 200m Breaststroke

Female Swimmers

1. Gloria Muzito
   • 50m Butterfly
   • 200m Freestyle
   • 100m Freestyle
   • 50m Freestyle
2. Kirabo Namutebi
   • 50m Butterfly
   • 50m Breaststroke
   • 50m Freestyle
3. 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:

1. Husnah Kukundakwe
   • SB8 100m Breaststroke
   • S9 100m Freestyle
2. 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

1. Mary Nuba
2. Rachel Nanyonga
3. Shadiah Nassanga
4. Alice Isoto

Mid Court

5. Margaret Bagala
6. Mercy Batamuliza
7. Joan Ryekoboth
8. Lilian Achola

Defenders

9. Gloria Ayaa
10. Hanisha Muhameed
11. Nasimu Mutesi
12. 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:

1. Denis Mbaziira – Heavy Weight 72kg
2. Janet Nakayobyo – Light Weight
3. 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

1. Emily Nakalema – Welterweight 65kg
2. Angel Katushabe – Flyweight 51kg

Male Boxers

1. Ibrahim Kemis – Lightweight 60kg
2. Bate Nuhu – Welterweight 65kg
3. Alfred Ojok – Light Heavyweight 80kg
4. 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:

1. Melissa Akullu
2. Jamilla Gunter Nansikombi
3. Jane Asinde
4. 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