Uganda Olympic Committee

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Uganda Olympic Committee
Uganda Olympic Committee logo
Country Uganda
CodeUGA
Created1950
Recognized1956
Continental
Association		ANOCA
HeadquartersKampala
PresidentDonald Rukare
Secretary GeneralBeatrice Ayikoru
WebsiteUganda Olympic Committee

The Uganda Olympic Committee (IOC code: UGA) is the National Olympic Committee representing Uganda. It was created in 1950 and officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee in 1956.[1] The Uganda Olympics committee is the official National Olympic Committee for Uganda, which is responsible for managing the Olympic movement and co ordinating the country's participation in the Olympics. Its head quarters are found at Lugogo Sports Complex, Kampala, Uganda. The current President of the committee is Donald Rukare. November 2025, Donald Rukare was also elected as the President of Commonwealth Sport.

Core Function

The Uganda Olympic Committee primary roles are:[2]

  • Representing Uganda in the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
  • Coordinating and overseeing Uganda's participation in the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and other international events.
  • Promoting Olympism and Olympic values within the country.
  • Ensuring the observance of the Olympic Charter.
  • Providing support for athlete development and training for coaches and administrators through programs like Olympic Solidarity.
  • Adopting and implementing the World Anti-Doping Code.

Executive committee members

The Uganda Olympic Committee executive committee includes:[3]

Position Name
President Donald Rukare
First Vice President Godwin Arinaitwe Kayangwe
Second Vice President Moses Mwase
Secretary General Beatrice Ayikoru
Treasurer Sadik Nasiwu
Assistant Secretary General Lydia Gloria Dhamuzungu
Executive Committee Members Robert Jaggwe, Harriet Ayaa, Richard McBond Asiimwe, Anne Mungoma

Presidents of the Committee

William Frederick Blick in his function as IOC member at a victory ceremony of the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics

Olympic achievements

Ugandan athletes have consistently excelled in distance running and boxing. Notable medalists include:[7]

Name Sport Medals Won (Examples)
Joshua Cheptegei Athletics 2 Gold (2020, 2024), 2 Silver (2020, 2024)
Peruth Chemutai Athletics 1 Gold (2020), 1 Silver (2024)
John Akii-Bua Athletics 1 Gold (1972)
Stephen Kiprotich Athletics 1 Gold (2012)
Leo Rwabwogo Boxing 1 Silver (1972), 1 Bronze (1968)
Eridadi Mukwanga Boxing 1 Silver (1968)
John Mugabi Boxing 1 Silver (1980)

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Uganda Olympic Committee - About Us". www.nocuganda.org. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "FAQs - Uganda Olympic Committee | Commonwealth Games Uganda". 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  3. ↑ "Executive Committee - Uganda Olympic Committee | Commonwealth Games Uganda". 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  4. ↑ Kalema, Robert (31 January 2009). "Ddungu Trounces Nyangweso To Become UOC President". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
  5. ↑ Oryada, Andrew Jackson (9 March 2013). "Blick Returns as Uganda Olympic Committee President". Uganda Radio Network. Archived from the original on 15 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
  6. ↑ "Executive Committee - Uganda Olympic Committee | Commonwealth Games Uganda". 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  7. ↑ "Olympedia – Uganda (UGA)". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 2025-12-15.