Olympics Tokyo 2020: Team Uganda to Japan in Numbers
On Friday, at Kololo Independence ground in Kampala, the president of Republic of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni flagged off the last batch going to Tokyo Japan for 2020 Olympic Games.
Four games to represent Uganda, that is Athletics, Swimming, Boxing, Rowing, meaning they are 26 athletes and 30 officials.
The Athletics federation has 19 Athletes, three representing Boxing, Rowing one athlete, Swimming has two.
Below are the Athletes and officials who will be in Japan.
ATHLETICS :
Esther Chebet, Sarah Chelangat, Albert Chemutai, Prisca Chesang, Ronald Musagala, Winnie Nanyondo, Halima Nakaayi, Joshua Cheptegei, Jacob Kiplimo, Oscar Chelimo, Stephen Kissa, Peruth Chemutai, Mercyline Chelangat, Immaculate Chemutai, Juliet Chekwel, Stephen Kiprotich, Filex Chemongesi, Fred Musobo, Shida Leni
BOXING :
Catherine Nanziri, Musa Shadir Bwogi, David Kavuma Ssemujju
ROWING :
Grace Kathleen Noble
SWIMMING :
Kirabo Namutebi, Ambala Atuhaire
OFFICIALS :
GENERAL OFFICIALS :
Hon Denis Hamson Obua (head of delegation), William Blick (IOC Member), Dr Donald Rukare (President NOC), Beatrice Ayikoru (Chef De Mission), Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel (General Team manager), Dr. Jacqueline Nana Nakiddu (Team doctor), Prossy Namusisi (Physitherapist), Tom Oomen (Physiotherapist), Shadiah Nakamanya (Chaperone), Aisha Nassanga (Media Liaison), Elijah Njawuzi (Team Admin), Ivan Mugowa (Team Admin), Moses Mwase (NOC), Ganzi Mugula (Athletes Representative), David Katende.
TECHNICAL OFFICIALS :
Adrianus Ruiter (Coach, Athletics – Tokyo), Faustino Kiwa (Coach, Athletics – Sapporo), Gordon Ahimbisibwe (Coach, Athletics – Sapporo), Domenic Otucet (Official – Athletics, Tokyo), Margaret Ijala (Coach – Athletics, Tokyo), Narisesio Bigingo (Coach – Athletics, Tokyo), Benjamin Njia (Coach – Athletics, Tokyo), Andrew Sorowen (Official – Athletics, Tokyo), Patrick Lihenda (Coach, Boxing), Hassan Mohammed Mulandi (Coach, Boxing), Rodrick Muhumuza (Coach, Rowing), Ahsan Iqbal (Coach, Rowing), Muzafaru Muwanguzi (Coach, Swimming), Dunstan Nsubuga (NOC), Sadik Nasiwu (NOC), Salim Ssenkungu Musoke (ITO, Weightlifting), Aciga Fula (ITO, Boxing)
Olympics in Japan starts on 23rd July 2021.