The Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) is edging closer to introducing national Olympic games.
This announcement was made during the UOC Annual General Assembly held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. UOC Vice President for Administration, Godwin Kayangwe, revealed that the committee plans to stage the games at the end of the year.
The event is expected to run for about ten days and will feature only Olympic sports.
Hoima City Stadium has been earmarked as the venue, as Namboole Stadium is likely to be closed for renovation. The stadium’s indoor arena provides an added advantage by accommodating indoor competitions.
“We are looking at when the games will be held, how often, and for how long,” Kayangwe noted. He added that it may be difficult to include all 34 disciplines in the inaugural edition due to limited resources.
The UOC intends to make the games meaningful by positioning them as qualifiers for both the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
The committee has appealed to the government for funding to ensure the event has commercial value and broader appeal.
