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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Several foreign players have arrived in Kampala ahead of the Uganda International Badminton Challenge 2025. The Challenge sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) with a prize of 17,500 USD will take place from February 19 to 23 at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium in Kampala, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing Ugandan golf talent by sponsoring a team of 10 players to compete in the esteemed 2025 Absa Magical Kenya Open. The golfers will participate in the Pro-Am event on February 19, ahead of the main …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Willy Deus Kitata will carry the flag of his country of birth at this week’s Magical Kenya Open after he booked his ticket by wining a 36-hole international qualifier at VetLab Sports Club this afternoon. Twelve players from Uganda (7), USA (1) …

Barcelona, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | Jacob Kiplimo has smashed the half marathon world record with a blistering time of 56:41 at the Barcelona Half Marathon on Sunday, becoming the first athlete to break the 57-minute barrier. The Ugandan shaved 88 seconds off Yomif Kejelcha’s previous world mark (57:30) setting himself …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Mikel Merino scored two late goals as Arsenal won 2-0 away to Leicester City on Saturday to close the gap at the top of the Premier League to two points ahead of Liverpool’s game at home to Wolverhampton tomorrow. It looked as if relegation threatened …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGC MEDIA |  The most prevalent discussion in golf circles has been whether Uganda will have a representative at this year’s Magical Kenya Open in the aftermath of Ronald Rugumayo’s heroics last year when he became the country’s first golfer to make the cut. With …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Federation of Uganda Basketball Association (FUBA) has named the national team ahead of the 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket qualifiers. Former NBA player Ish Wainright, who now plies his trade with Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel, is one of the players invited. Uganda will face …

HARBIN | Xinhua | In Harbin, the capital city of China’s northernmost Heilongjiang Province, there is a mesmerizing winter wonderland. Here, towering ice structures mimicking landmarks from across Asia, cheers from super-long ice slides, and the breathtaking view from a giant Ferris wheel attracted over 610,000 visitors during this year’s …

Buoyant POA champion Kibirige eyes DP World Magical Kenya Open qualifier, to skip $50,000 Rwanda Open that starts tomorrow in Kigali Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & UGC MEDIA | Professional golfers Marvin Kibirige and Ronald Rugumayo gave organizers of the inaugural Pearl Of Africa Golf series the advertisement one can only dream …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has sent an eight-strong team to the 2025 All Africa Badminton Senior Championship which is slated for February 10-16 in Douala, Cameroon. The Championship sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) will be played on a team and individual basis and will bring together …