The young athletes were hosted at Copper Chimney in Lugogo, where pride and optimism filled the air during a special ceremony organized to honor their achievements.

Among those present was Joseph Oluga, the Assistant General Secretary for Administration at the National Council of Sports (NCS), who praised the team for flying the Ugandan flag high and reaffirmed the government’s deepening commitment to athletics.

“Uganda Athletics is one of the most active and organized federations. It has decorated Uganda on the global stage by winning many international medals for the country,” Oluga said.

He pointed to Uganda’s consistent rise in international athletics as part of a deliberate strategy backed by state investment.

A key piece of that strategy, Oluga noted, is the Teryet National High Altitude Training Centre in Kapchorwa, which is now operational. He also revealed that a second facility will be constructed in Kabale, to further support elite training and host regional athletics events.

In a further boost, Oluga reminded athletes that Uganda’s laws already provide for monthly rewards of UGX 5 million to gold medalists from international competitions like the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, All-Africa Games, Youth Olympics, and Islamic Solidarity Games.

“This is already in law—athletes who win gold from major competitions are entitled to monthly support for their sustainability,” Oluga emphasized.

Looking ahead, the government, through NCS, is set to introduce a broader recognition and reward scheme that will see all top-performing athletes receive a monthly income, effectively treating them as salaried professionals.

The athletes were encouraged to stay focused, return to serious training, and aim for the podium again—with the added motivation that their efforts will not only bring national pride, but also financial security.

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From July 16 to 20, Team Uganda collected four gold, one silver, and four bronze medals, continuing the country’s growing reputation as a long-distance powerhouse and showcasing the promise of its young talent.

The gold rush was led by Samuel Simba Cherop, who dominated the U20 men’s 10,000m. Bentalin Yeko took top honours in the U20 women’s 3000m, while Charity Cherop raced to gold in the U20 women’s 5000m.

Team captain Nancy Chepkwurui also delivered, winning the U20 women’s 1500m.

There was silver success for Risper Cherop in the 5000m, while the bronze medals came from across the board. Brenda Chekwemoi claimed third in the 1500m, and Samuel Simba Cherop added another medal to his name with bronze in the 5000m.

Jacob Sande earned bronze in the U20 men’s 1500m, and David Berkham Otim impressed in the field with bronze in the U18 men’s long jump.

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Leading the charge is team captain Chepkwurui Nancy, who stormed to gold in the 1500m.

She was joined by Bentalin Yeko, who clinched gold in the 3000m, and Cherop Samuel, who powered to victory in the 10,000m.

The trio’s heroics have pushed Uganda’s medal tally to five—three golds and two bronze—as of July 18.

The championships, which have gathered the continent’s top young athletes, run through July 20.

Uganda still has medal contenders in several events, including the long jump, 400m, 800m, 5,000m, 200m, and 100m finals.

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The squad includes 8 male and 11 female athletes who will go head-to-head with some of the continent’s top young talents. Uganda joins 42 other nations in the competition, which will feature a total of 937 athletes.

Heavyweights like Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt are expected to headline the action.

Uganda’s athletes will showcase their strength in both track and field, bringing together a mix of endurance runners and sprinters.

The championships will run alongside the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Congress, adding further weight to the week-long showcase of talent.

Team Uganda – Male Athletes:
Cherop Samuel, Otim David, Wananda Earnest, Krube Fadil, Chemutai Hosea, Cherotich Victor, Kipyeko Dan, and Sande Jacob.

Team Uganda – Female Athletes:
Chepkwemoi Felister, Chepkwemoi Brenda, Chepkwurui Nancy, Chelimo Keren, Yeko Bentalin, Chebet Keziah, Chebet Isella, Cherop Charity, Cherop Risper, Awat Mary, and Aribariho Kemigisha.

Uganda’s delegation carries high hopes, banking on its young runners to grab medals and make a statement on the continental scene.

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