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Running track at Namboole gives hope to Ugandan athletes

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) sees renewed prospects following the restoration of the Mandela National Stadium’s running track, almost four years after the stadium was closed for renovation. While football fans and players lamented the absence of a home stadium for the Uganda Cranes, the …

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2024 Paris Olympics: 20 athletes to represent Uganda

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has announced a team of 20 athletes who have qualified to represent the country at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Over 10,000 top athletes from around the world will take part in the Games slated for July 26 to August …

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Kibet, Annet Chelangat triumph at Eastern cross country championships

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan  Long-distance runner Daniel Kibet on Saturday won the Regional cross country championships at Tuban playgrounds in Kapchorwa Municipality. The Prisons athletics club athlete, comfortably protected the 10 kilometer race success in 30 minutes 53 seconds. He was followed by Alex Kiplangat of Uganda Peoples Defense …

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Athletes eulogize Benjamin Kiplagat

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Athletes are mourning the death of 3,000-meter steeplechase Champion  Benjamin Kiplagat. Kiplagat was murdered Saturday in Eldoret, Kenya. Stephen Kiprotich, the Olympic and World Marathon Champion, described Kiplagat as a role model to many shining athletes in Uganda like Jacob Araptany, Peruth Chemutai, and …

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Uganda registers increased number of female athletes: UAF

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a remarkable increase in the number of female runners in the country. According to the Uganda Athletics Federation-UAF, Uganda has witnessed an upsurge in the number of female athletes since 2005. UAF notes that there are currently over 200 female athletes in the …

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Athletes gear up for National Mountain Running Championships

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has confirmed the date for the National Mountain Running Championships in Kapchorwa. According to Benjamin Njia, the Uganda Athletics Federation National coach and vice president of technical, the championships will be held on October 1st. He says that the championship …

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