The Uganda Table Tennis Association (UTTA) successfully held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Hotel Africana, Kampala on Sunday, 31st May.
The AGM brought together member club delegates representing 75 member clubs drawn from 75 districts across Uganda, alongside officials from the National Council of Sports (NCS) and other key stakeholders in the sport.
Agenda:
The Assembly reviewed the Association’s activities and achievements over the past year through reports from the Finance, Technical, Secretariat and Media & Publicity departments.
Delegates also received updates from member clubs and deliberated on strategies aimed at strengthening governance, expanding participation and accelerating the growth and development of table tennis throughout Uganda.
A major highlight of the AGM was the unanimous ratification of the UTTA Executive Board by delegates representing the Association’s 75 member clubs.
The ratification reaffirmed the confidence of members in the leadership and its vision for the continued development of table tennis nationwide.
The Assembly also approved the admission of new members to the UTTA General Assembly, further broadening participation and representation within the Association’s governance structures.
The meeting was attended by Diana Kwesiga, Senior Legal Counsel of the National Council of Sports (NCS), who represented the Council and provided guidance on governance and institutional development matters.
In her remarks, Kwesiga emphasized the need for all National Sports Associations and Federations to align their governance structures with the provisions of the National Sports Act, 2023.
She highlighted the requirement for sports bodies to demonstrate a national character through broad-based representation and support from districts across the country.
Kwesiga noted that UTTA had successfully met this requirement, as delegates representing 75 member clubs from 75 districts unanimously ratified the Association’s Executive Board during the AGM.
She subsequently witnessed the ratification process and commended the Association for its efforts to strengthen compliance with the National Sports Act, 2023.
Work plan & Budget:
During the AGM, the UTTA Executive Board presented its 2026–2027 Annual Work Plan and Budget.
They boldly outlined the key priorities aimed at expanding participation, strengthening regional structures, developing athletes and technical officials, improving competition systems and increasing the sport’s footprint nationwide.
The proposed budget for the period stands at UGX 2 billion.
The Association also requested the Government of Uganda to increase funding support for table tennis to enable UTTA to effectively fulfill its mandate of promoting and developing the sport across all regions of the country.
Delegates commended UTTA for its continued engagement with member clubs through outreach visits conducted in districts across the country.
They particularly appreciated the Association’s efforts in supporting club development through the donation of table tennis equipment and technical support aimed at strengthening grassroots structures.
The delegates pledged to continue working closely with UTTA to identify, nurture and develop talent within their respective clubs and districts, recognizing grassroots development as the foundation for the long-term growth and success of table tennis in Uganda.
Addressing the delegates at the AGM, UTTA President Cyrus Mark Muwanga reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to grassroots development as the cornerstone of its strategy for the coming year.
Our focus in the coming year is to take table tennis closer to the people. UTTA will be implementing regional outreach programs across the country to train coaches and umpires, strengthen local structures, and provide equipment to all our member clubs. We believe that sustainable growth of the sport begins at the grassroots, and we are committed to ensuring that every region has the capacity and resources needed to nurture talent and increase participation.
Cyrus Mark Muwanga, Uganda Table Tennis Association (UTTA) President
He added that increased government support would be instrumental in enabling the Association to expand access to the sport, identify and nurture talent, strengthen club structures and create opportunities for young people throughout Uganda.
UTTA expressed appreciation to the National Council of Sports, member club delegates, athletes, officials, partners and the media fraternity for the continued support and commitment to the growth of table tennis in Uganda.
The Association further reaffirmed its commitment to promoting excellence, inclusivity, transparency, and sustainable growth of table tennis across the country.
