The ninth Dolphins Fast & Furious Gala 2026 concluded after two days of competition from September 5-6, drawing more than 600 swimmers from 37 clubs. According to Kawowo Sports, the event featured record-breaking performances, with 25 new Fast & Furious records set, and showcased emerging swimming talent alongside displays of speed in the pool.

Veteran Ugandan rally driver Ponsiano Lwakataka is set to celebrate 25 years in the sport by competing in the third round of the National Sprints Championship next weekend at Garuga Racing Track, according to NTV Uganda. The event, dubbed the Lwakataka Fundraising Sprint, has so far attracted confirmed participation from more than 40 riders and 30 drivers. The milestone marks a quarter-century of involvement in rallying for the veteran driver.

Zenzile Pheko, a 21-year-old South African runner, is set to compete at the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K on Heritage Day, aiming to challenge East African competitors for top honours. According to IOL, he enters the race following his senior national cross-country title and a breakthrough podium finish in Tshwane, positioning him as a formidable contender in the Johannesburg event.

The Dolphins have won this year's Dolphins Fast and Furious swimming competition, according to NTV Uganda. The hosts clinched the annual championship with a total of 1,037 points as the event concluded this evening. Sail Fish Swim Club finished in second place with 893 points, while Imara Aquatics took third position with 704 points. The competition brought together multiple swim clubs for the annual event, with the home team emerging victorious by a margin of 144 points over their nearest rivals.

Paulo Damian and Tunu Andrea from Ikungi, Singida, won the men's and women's 21-kilometer races at the Great Ruaha Marathon 2026, each receiving 1 million shillings. In the 10-kilometer race, Angel John from Ikungi and Shomari Mohamed from Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, also competed successfully.

Vodacom Tanzania received two awards at the 50th Sabasaba Exhibition, including third place overall and second place for sponsorship, recognizing its significant contribution as a key partner in the event. The opening ceremony took place on July 3, 2026, at the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere grounds in Dar es Salaam, attended by President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the guest of honor, President of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo.