The Uganda Athletics Federation (UA) has named a national team of 18 athletes and four officials for the 24th edition of the African Senior Athletics Championships.
The championships are scheduled for May 12-17, 2026, in Accra, Ghana.
The President of Uganda Athletics Federation, Domenic Otucet urged all Ugandans to pray and rally behind the team for excellent performance in Accra, Ghana.
Uganda has historically exhibited strong competitiveness at the African Senior Athletics Championships, particularly in long-distance running, with athletes like Joy Cheptoyek, Sarah Chelangat, Racheal Zena, Moses Ndiema Kipsiro, and others winning medals beating competition from Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes.
With the top-tier performances in recent editions, the country has also often featured in the top 10 positions in the continental rankings.
The country last won 2 gold medals in steeplechase alone by Leonard Chemutai and Loyce Chekwemoi, plus three bronze medals in Tom Dradiga (800m), Josephine Lalam (javelin), and Esther Chebet (1500m) at the 2024 edition in Douala, Cameroon.
The team announced comprises eight women Shida Leni (400m/ mixed relay), Banura Maureen (400m/mixed relay), Monica Akullu (200m/400m/Mixed relay), Chebet Maureen (800m), Knight Aciru (800m/1500m), Chemutai Martha (5,000m/10,000m), Chepkwirui Nancy (3000mSC), and Chelangat Rebecca (10,000m).
It also include men with sprinters such as Aboda Emmanual (100m/200m), Adoli Haron (400m/mixed relay), Omuka Kenneth (400m/Mixed relay), Chan Wengo Geofrey (400m/mixed relay), Dradiga Tom (800m/1500m), Kibet Dan (5000m/10,000m), Chelimo Dolphine (5,000m/10,000), Cherop Samuel Simba (5,000m/10,000m), Chemutai Leonard (3000mSC), and Otim David Beckham (Long jump).
The officials are as well representing both genders with Demayi Francis as Head Coach, Sarah Nambawa (Coach), Pius Ocilaje (Coach), and Ssali Denis (Physiotherapist).
