Uganda Olympic Committee
National Olympic Committee
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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.
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| Country |  Uganda |
|---|---|
| Code | UGA |
| Created | 1950 |
| Recognized | 1956 |
| Continental Association | ANOCA |
| Headquarters | Kampala |
| President | Donald Rukare |
| Secretary General | Beatrice Ayikoru |
| Website | Uganda Olympic Committee |
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
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- 1950–1958 – Richard Posnett
- 1971–2009 – Francis Nyangweso
- 2009–2012 – Roger Hans Ddungu[4]
- 2013–2021 – William Frederick Blick[5]
- 2021-present - Donald Rukare[6]
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) |