Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series 2026 returns Saturday, May 2nd, at Entebbe Club, with a fresh twist – a Uganda vs Kenya battle. Departing from its traditional quarterly format, this outing marks the much-anticipated return leg of the ‘Migingo Skirmishes,’ a Uganda …
Read More »Akena returns with win in President’s Cup
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | National team player Joseph Reagan Akena marked his return to the par-71 Entebbe Club by claiming the prestigious President’s Cup on Saturday. The Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club-based player beat home member Samuel Bazaale 4-3 in a nail-biting match-play final. “It’s good to be …
Read More »Kenya’s Sawe breaks two-hour barrier with record run at London Marathon
1. Sabastian Sawe, Kenya, 1:59.30 🥇 2. Yomif Kejelcha, Ethiopia, 1:59:41 🥈 3. Jacob Kiplimo, Uganda, 2:00:28 🥉 LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe, 31, became the first man in history to run a marathon in under two hours, doing so at the 2026 London Marathon in a winning time …
Read More »Cheptegei, Kiplimo stir Uganda excitement ahead of London Marathon showdown
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Athletics fans across Uganda are eagerly awaiting the performance of long-distance stars Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo, who are set to compete in the 2026 London Marathon on Sunday, April 26, in the United Kingdom. The two Ugandan athletes will line up in the 42-kilometre …
Read More »I&M Bank Serena 63 Golf Series returns bigger for 2026 season
Entebbe, Uganda | GOLF CORRESPONDENT | The I&M Bank Serena 63 Golf Series is back for the 2026 season, promising an extended and competitive calendar for amateur golfers. The series will feature three major events – the first event slated for June 20, the second one on September 12, and …
Read More »AFCON 2027 countdown begins as CAF Taskforce lands in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The race to deliver the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 has entered a decisive phase, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) convening in Kampala to align East Africa’s co-hosting strategy. The high-level two-day technical meeting, running from April 22 to 23, brings together …
Read More »Will AFCON 2027 transform or strain Uganda?
Kampala, Uganda | URN | When State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang addressed Parliament on April 15, 2026, he laid out an expansive, inter-ministerial spending plan aimed at meeting standards set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). At its core, the Shs905 billion package reflects a classic “mega-event model” …
Read More »Humanoid robots shatter human record, showcase autonomy at Beijing half marathon
Humanoid robot “Flash” of Qitiandasheng Team in the autonomous category runs during the Beijing E-Town half-marathon and humanoid robots half-marathon in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area in southeast Beijing, China, April 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Luo Yuan) BEIJING | Xinhua | On a crisp Sunday morning, the starting gun rang out …
Read More »Man City beats Arsenal in title showdown
LONDON,UK | Xinhua | Manchester City moved to within three points of the top of the Premier League on Sunday with a 2-1 win at home to top-of the table Arsenal after a tense encounter in the Etihad Stadium. Goals from Rayan Cherki after 16 minutes and Erling Haaland after …
Read More »Title decider in Premier League this weekend
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Second-placed Manchester City hosts leader Arsenal on Sunday in a game that could decide the outcome of this season’s Premier League title race. Arsenal’s defeat at home to Bournemouth last weekend, coupled with Manchester City’s win away to Chelsea, threw the title race wide open. …
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