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TEAM UGANDA FLAGGED OFF FOR DAKAR 2026!

Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel, General Secretary of the National Council of Sports (NCS), has officially flagged off a delegation of 25 young athletes set to represent Uganda at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games across seven sports: Rugby Sevens, Athletics, Cycling, Rowing, Swimming, Badminton and Table Tennis.

Speaking at the ceremony, UOC President Dr Donald Rukare highlighted the historic significance of Uganda’s Rugby Sevens team making its first appearance at the Youth Olympic Games. He urged the athletes to uphold discipline, respect, safeguarding and fair play throughout the competition.

Dr Rukare also recognised two Ugandan-based refugee athletes from the Game Connect programme who will compete for the Refugee Olympic Team at Dakar 2026: Florence Masembe (Women’s 200m) and Rachid Rochene (Men’s 200m). Their participation highlights the power of sport to nurture talent, create opportunities and inspire young people from refugee communities.

Dr Ogwel commended the athletes and coaches, emphasising Uganda’s rich sporting talent and encouraging the team to represent the country with pride.

UOC General Secretary Beatrice Ayikoru reflected on Uganda’s journey at previous editions of the Youth Olympic Games, highlighting the growth from five athletes in earlier editions to 25 athletes heading to Dakar 2026.

The team will be led by Joseph Sebatindira (Table Tennis) and Zara Banga (Swimming) as team captains.

Team Uganda’s delegation comprises 48 members:
🏅 25 Athletes (17 male, 8 female)
🏅 11 Coaches (8 male, 3 female)
🏅 7 Officials (3 male, 4 female)
🏅 2 NOC Officials (1 male, 1 female)
🏅 3 Government Officials (all male)

The delegation also includes two Games Ambassadors: Olympic medallist Halimah Nakaayi and swimmer Jamillah Lunkuse.

Dakar, here we come!

#TeamUganda #Dakar2026 #YouthOlympicGames #RoadToDakar2026

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Dakar, are you ready? 🔥

Just 5 DAYS TO GO until the Summer Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026!⏳

@jojdakar2026 @iocyoungleaders

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History in the making! For the first time, a Refugee Olympic Team will compete at the Youth Olympic Games.

We are excited to see our very own Ugandan-based refugee athletes, Florence Masembe (Women’s 200m) and Rachid Rochene (Men’s 200m), join the team as they prepare to represent the Refugee Olympic Team in Dakar, Senegal.

Their selection is a reminder of the power of sport to create opportunities, inspire hope and bring people together. We wish Florence and Rachid the very best as they prepare for this historic moment!

Meet the refugee athletes heading to Senegal!

@avsiuganda

#Dakar2026 #GameConnect #RefugeeOlympicTeam

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The UOC Medical and Anti-Doping Commission has successfully conducted an Anti-Doping Education Seminar for Team Uganda ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

Many thanks to the team managers, coaches, and the Rugby, Table Tennis, Badminton, Rowing, and Aquatics teams for their support and contribution to making this a success.

#TeamUganda #Dakar2026 #YouthOlympicGames #CleanSport

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استضافت الدوحة المؤتمر الخمسين للاتحاد الدولي للهوكي، بحضور سعادة جاسم بن راشد البوعينين، الأمين العام للجنة الأولمبية القطرية، والسيد طيب إكرام، رئيس الاتحاد الدولي للهوكي، الذي أعلن إهداء جائزة الرئيس إلى سعادة الشيخ جوعان بن حمد آل ثاني، تقديرًا لدعمه لرياضة الهوكي.

كما كرّم رئيس الاتحاد الدولي للهوكي اللجنة الأولمبية القطرية وسعادة الأمين العام لدعمهما للعبة واستضافة المؤتمر.

Doha hosted the 50th FIH Congress, attended by H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and FIH President Mr. Tayyab Ikram, who announced the presentation of the President’s Award to H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani in recognition of his support for hockey.

The FIH President also honoured the Qatar Olympic Committee and its Secretary General for their support for the sport and for hosting the Congress

#QOC

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#gymnastics
#discipline
#workhard
#consistency
#confidence

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Más allá de las medallas, nuestros atletas tienen un gran compromiso: promover los valores deportivos, inspirar a la niñez y contribuir a formar mejores seres humanos, utilizando el deporte como una herramienta de educación y transformación social.

Nuestros atletas son referentes que debemos proyectar ante la sociedad, por su ejemplo de disciplina, perseverancia, respeto y superación.

Desde la Comisión de Atletas del Comité Olímpico Dominicano, hemos asumido el compromiso de acercar a nuestros atletas a los niños y las futuras generaciones, para compartir sus experiencias, transmitir valores e inspirarlos a creer en sus sueños.

Porque el deporte no solo forma campeones, también forma mejores personas. 🇩🇴🥇

#ProfesoresPorUnDía #ComisiónDeAtletas #ElDeporteTambiénEduca #ValoresOlímpicos

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Terugblik op een succesvolle Healthy Ageing Expert Meeting!🤝

Samen met experts en partners uit binnen- en buitenland hebben we kennis gedeeld, inspiratie opgedaan en mooie stappen gezet rondom gezond en actief ouder worden💪

#rotterdam2026 #expertmeeting #healthyageing

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Grateful for the opportunity to participate in the TAFISA Certified Leadership Course (CLC) Level 1, held in Kampala from 19–22 October 2026, hosted by the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) in partnership with TAFISA under the SÜCCEED Programme.

My sincere appreciation to UOC, TAFISA, the facilitators, particularly Dr. Katongo Bwalya from Zambia and Zama from Eswatini, and all the partners who made this learning experience valuable.

As a Communications Officer, this opportunity means more than professional development. It has broadened my understanding of how sport can drive social development, inclusion and community transformation. It has also strengthened my appreciation of strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, digital innovation and storytelling in advancing Sport for All.

I look forward to applying these insights in my work, communicating the impact of community sport more effectively, amplifying the voices of those benefiting from these initiatives and building stronger connections between sport and the communities it serves.

As we look towards the next phase of the course, I am excited to deepen this knowledge and turn learning into practical action.

Because effective communication does more than share information; it connects people, inspires participation and helps turn a vision into impact.

#TAFISA #SportForAll #SportsForDevelopment

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The course concluded with the awarding of TAFISA Certified Leadership Course Level 1 certificates, recognising participants who successfully completed the programme and their commitment to advancing Sport for All.

Throughout the four days, participants explored inclusive programme design, effective leadership, good governance, safeguarding, gender equality, resource mobilisation, sustainability and the power of strategic partnerships in building stronger sporting communities.

Beyond the certificates, the real impact lies in what comes next.

Equipped with new knowledge, practical tools and strengthened networks, the participants are better positioned to develop initiatives that respond to community needs, expand participation and create lasting social impact through sport.

The conclusion of the course marks not an end, but the beginning of a new chapter in advancing inclusive and sustainable sport in Uganda.

Because sport is more than competition. It is an opportunity to connect communities, transform lives and ensure that no one is left behind.

#UOC #TAFISA #SportForAll #SportsDevelopment #Olympism365

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FROM LEARNING TO LEGACY | TAFISA CERTIFIED LEADERSHIP COURSE CONCLUDES IN KAMPALA

Four days of learning, collaboration and innovation, one shared vision: making sport accessible to everyone. 🌍

The Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC), through its Social Development through Sport Commission, has concluded the TAFISA Certified Leadership Course (CLC) Level 1, held in Kampala from 19–22 October 2026, in partnership with TAFISA under the SÜCCEED Programme.

The final day focused on turning knowledge into action, with participants exploring how digital innovation, technology and media can expand access to sport and strengthen community engagement.

Participants refined their Sport for All project proposals and presented their ideas to a panel comprising representatives from UOC, TAFISA and partners. The presentations provided an opportunity to demonstrate their learning, receive feedback and explore practical solutions to barriers that limit participation in sport and physical activity.

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