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. 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:
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: Position NamePresidentDonald RukareFirst Vice PresidentGodwin Arinaitwe KayangweSecond Vice PresidentMoses MwaseSecretary GeneralBeatrice AyikoruTreasurerSadik NasiwuAssistant Secretary GeneralLydia Gloria DhamuzunguExecutive Committee MembersRobert Jaggwe, Harriet Ayaa, Richard McBond Asiimwe, Anne Mungoma
Presidents of the Committee
1950–1958 – Richard Posnett 1971–2009 – Francis Nyangweso 2009–2012 – Roger Hans Ddungu 2013–2021 – William Frederick Blick 2021-present - Donald Rukare
Olympic achievements
Ugandan athletes have consistently excelled in distance running and boxing. Notable medalists include: NameSportMedals Won (Examples)Joshua CheptegeiAthletics2 Gold (2020, 2024), 2 Silver (2020, 2024)Peruth ChemutaiAthletics1 Gold (2020), 1 Silver (2024)John Akii-BuaAthletics1 Gold (1972)Stephen KiprotichAthletics1 Gold (2012)Leo RwabwogoBoxing1 Silver (1972), 1 Bronze (1968)Eridadi MukwangaBoxing1 Silver (1968)John MugabiBoxing1 Silver (1980)
See also Uganda at the Olympics Uganda at the Commonwealth Games
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