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  Kampala, Uganda, February 9, 2026 | Absa Bank Uganda is excited to announce the return of the Absa KH3 – 7 Hills Run, a purpose-driven initiative that has become more than just a race but a movement to transform lives. Partnering once again with the Kampala Hash House Harriers, …

Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance star Joshua Cheptegei has won the 2026 Barj2Barj Dubai Half Marathon after a thrilling finish against two of Africa’s elite runners on Sunday 8, 2026. Cheptegei crossed the finish line in 59 minutes and 26 seconds, edging out Kenya’s Nicolas Kipkorir, who …

LIVIGNO, Italy | Xinhua |  Snow drifted steadily across Livigno on Tuesday, frosting rooftops and pine-lined slopes in fresh white and lending a dreamlike glow to the high-Alpine town as it counts down to the opening of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday. Tucked deep in the Italian Alps …

LIVIGNO, Italy | Xinhua | With the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics almost underway, China’s athletes are ramping up their final preparations, with the likes of Su Yiming, Xu Mengtao and Gu Ailing leading the country’s push for success. Su is aiming to build on his gold medal in the men’s big …

  Kabalaza Open Gross  Feb 5-7 Pros Feb 5-6 Subs Feb 7 Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | What started 11 years ago as a social golfers’ group at Entebbe Club has now grown into a prestigious event on the local golf calendar as the first Kabalaza Open Golf Championship tees …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Royal Johannesburg Golf Course will be a hive of activity this week when the continent’s best talent descend upon South Africa for what promises to be a compelling Africa Amateur Championship tournament. It will run from February 4-7. Uganda is due to …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Zhang Fangyi continued her rise towards the top of Ugandan golf Saturday by claiming her second title as she marked one and a half years in the game. With a day’s score of 43 points on a rainy day at UGC Kitante, Zhang Fangyi …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s star distance runner Jacob Kiplimo will defend his title at the Barcelona Half Marathon in 2026, Uganda Athletics confirmed. Uganda Athletics President Dominic Otuchet said Kiplimo and compatriot Ezekiel Mutai are set to compete in the race, scheduled for Feb. 15. Fresh from winning …

YAOUNDE | Xinhua |  Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has suspended four referees and a match inspector following contentious refereeing decisions during a game in the country’s flagship football tournament, the MTN Elite One Championship. In a statement, FECAFOOT said the match, which was played on the opening day of the …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal defends its seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League when Manchester United visits the Emirates Stadium in the biggest game of the weekend. Michal Carrick’s side travels south with the morale boost of having beaten Manchester City in last Sunday’s derby, but …