Uganda Athletics has announced a team of 17 athletes and four officials to represent the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, scheduled for July 23 to August 1. The team will be led by Peruth Chemutai, the 2020 Olympic champion in the women's 3000m steeplechase.

Excitement is building for the 2026 Buganda Royal Regatta championship scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at the Nakiwogo fish landing site in Entebbe Municipality. On June 24, technical and administrative teams visited the venue, engaging in planning and conducting training drills on Lake Victoria with several participating teams.

The Ugandan Embassy in Ethiopia has initiated a campaign to attract Ethiopian athletes and tourists to the 2026 Tusker Rwenzori Marathon. This effort included a promotional run at Entoto Park, which saw participation from over 500 individuals, including runners, tourism professionals, journalists, and diplomats. This event is part of a larger strategy to promote the marathon and enhance tourism connections between Uganda and Ethiopia.

Bukola Olopade, the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Chef de Mission for Team Nigeria, has welcomed the team to their training camp in Aberdeen ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

A high-level Ugandan delegation has successfully participated in the World Agro-Tourism Conference in Scotland, highlighting Uganda's increasing involvement in the global tourism sector. This event marks a significant achievement for the country in promoting its agro-tourism initiatives.

On July 4, 2026, the Kampala Hash House Harriers (KH3) will host the annual 'KH3 Kampala Jinja Relay,' also known as the 'Ultimate Beerful Relay,' supported by Tusker Lite. The event will begin at 6 am from the Kira Town Council roundabout and is expected to feature approximately 600 runners competing in 30 teams over a distance of 96 kilometers.