Team Uganda upbeat ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics

Uganda is among the 206 countries in the world that will take part in the Summer Olympic Games of XXXIII in Paris city, France (26th July to 11th August 2024). The East African country will be represented by a gallant team of 25 athletes at the forthcoming games. The bulk of the participants are runners […] The post Team Uganda upbeat ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics appeared first on Kawowo Sports.

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  • Event: Summer Olympics XXXIII
  • Dates: 26th July to 11th August 2024
  • Venue: Paris city, France
  • Countries: 206

Uganda is among the 206 countries in the world that will take part in the Summer Olympic Games of XXXIII in Paris city, France (26th July to 11th August 2024).

The East African country will be represented by a gallant team of 25 athletes at the forthcoming games.

The bulk of the participants are runners (21) in the different distances. The other four come from Swimming (2), Rowing (1) and Cycling (1).

President Museveni flags off the Olympic team to Paris city, France | Credit: SFC Media

Many of the team members depart officially from Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday, 23rd July 2024 ahead of the opening ceremony.

They will meet the advance party already in Paris that has the Chef De Mission Moses Mwase, UOC general secretary Beatrice Ayikoru, athlete Grace Kathleen Noble and others.

Team Uganda was officially flagged off by the president, H.E General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at Entebbe State House.

“Please exhibit discipline, sportsmanship and magnanimity. I urge you to use this opportunity to build a character of resilience. Sports people do not give up until they win. I wish you safe travels and good luck.” the president urged upon flagging off the team.

President Museveni speaks to France bound team at State House Entebbe | Credit: SFC Media

Team composition:

The athletics team has 10 men with US based sprinter Tarsis Gracious Orogot taking part in the 200m race.

Tom Dradriga will compete in 800m. The long distance cluster has Jacob Kiplimo (5000m/10000m), double world record holder Joshua Cheptegei (5000m/10000m), Oscar Chelimo (5000m), Martin Magengo Kiprotich (10000m), Leonard Chemonges (3000m Steeplechase) as well as three marathoners; Victor Kiplangat, Stephen Kissa and Andrew Rotich Kwemoi.

Uganda Athletics team to 2024 Olympics

The women pool has 11 athletes; Halimah Nakaayi (800m), Winnie Nanyondo (1500m), Joy Cheptoyek (5000m/10000m), Esther Chebet (5000m), Belinda Chemutai (5000m), Sarah Chelangat (10000m), Annet Chemengich Chelangat (10000m), Peruth Chemutai (3000m Steeplechase), Stella Chesang (Marathon), Mercyline Chelangat (Marathon) and Rebecca Cheptegei (Marathon).

There are six coaches who will handle the athletes to include; Benjamin Njia, Peter Chelangat, Grace Chesang, Faustino Kiwa, Paul Okello and Adrianus Ruiter.

Anna Gloria Muzito shows off her bronze medal during the medal presentation ceremony at Acquatics center complex in Accra (13th African Games) | Credit: John Batanudde
Anna Gloria Muzito in the waters
Anna Gloria Muzito swam in lane three during the finals of the 100M women freestyle race | Credit: John Batanudde
Gloria Anna Muzito during the women 100m freestyle final race in Accra, Ghana | Credit: John Batanudde

Swimming:

Two swimmers will represent the country in the water sport of swimming; Gloria Muzito (100m Freestyle) and Jesse Ssengonzi (100m Butterfly).

These two swimmers will be handled by Tonny Kasujja as head coach.

Cycling:

In cycling, Charles Kagimu will compete in the men’s road race. Uganda makes a return to the Olympics in cycling after 40 since since Los Angeles in 1984 when the duo of Ernest Buule and Muhamad Mukasa took part.

Kagimu’s coach is Ishaka Bukenya.

Charles Kagimu being interviewed upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Charles Kagimu in Ghana during an international event

Rowing:

US Based Grace Kathleen Noble returns to the Olympics for the second time in a row. Noble will compete in the single scull rowing event and shall be coached by the duo of Dr. James Anthony Martinez and Batenga Nakisozi.

Grace Kathleen Noble in action during the Olympic Games in Tokyo city, Japan
Grace Kathleen Noble
Grace Kathleen Noble is the first ever rower from Uganda to participate in the Olympic Games Credit: Christel Saneh
Grace Kathleen Noble racing at the Sea Forest Waterway in Japan on Saturday, 24th July 2021 during the second day of the Tokyo Olympics
Uganda’s rower Grace Kathleen Noble in a training session
Credit: Christel Saneh
Credit: Christel Saneh

Competition schedule:

Rower Noble gets Uganda underway on 27th August until 3rd August 2024.

Swimming for Gloria Muzito (100m freestyle) starts Tuesday 30 July 2024 with the heats and Semifinal and ends Wednesday 31 July 2024.

Another swimmer Jesse Ssengonzi (100m Butterfly) will dive into the swimming pools on Friday 2 August till 03 August 2024.

Cyclist Kagimu will be in action on 3 August 2024.

The Athletics program starts on 2 August with women’s 800m and 5000m R1 and a final in the men’s 10,000m.

Technical officials:

Uganda has four technical officials that will officiate at these games. These are Joseph Collins Ssemmanda (Modern Pentathlon), Hajji Salim Musoke (Weightlifting), Max Kanyerezi (Aquatics) and Shamira Nabadda (Football).

Joseph Collins Ssemanda_Uganda Modern Pentathlon Federation General Secretary | Credit: David Isabirye
Shamirah Nabadda Credit: John Batanudde
Hajji Salim Musoke
Moses Mwase, Chef De Mission of Team Uganda | Credit: John Batanudde
Max Kanyerezi, official for World Aquatics
Dr. Donald Rukare, President of Uganda Olympic Committee | Credit: John Batanudde

Athletics:

Men

1.Tarsis Gracious Orogot 200m

2.Tom Dradriga – 800m

3.Jacob Kiplimo – 5000m/10000m

4.Joshua Cheptegei – 5000m/10000m

5.Oscar Chelimo – 5000m

6.Martin Magengo Kiprotich – 10000m

7.Leonard Chemonges – 3000m Steeplechase

8.Victor Kiplangat – Marathon

9.Stephen Kissa – Marathon

10.Andrew Rotich Kwemoi – Marathon

Women:

1.Halimah Nakaayi – 800m

2.Winnie Nanyondo – 1500m

3.Joy Cheptoyek – 5000m/10000m

4.Esther Chebet – 5000m

5. Belinda Chemutai  – 5000m

6.Sarah Chelangat – 10000m

7..Annet Chemengich Chelangat – 10000m

8. Peruth Chemutai – 3000m Steeplechase

9. Stella Chesang – Marathon

10. Mercyline Chelangat – Marathon

11. Rebecca Cheptegei –  marathon

Swimming:

  • Gloria Muzito – 100 Freestyle
  • Jesse Ssengonzi – 100m Butterfly

Cycling:

  • Charles Kagimu (Men’s Road Race)

Rowing:

  • Kathleen Grace Noble (Single Scull Rowing)

Coaches:

Cycling:

  • Ishaka Bukenya

Rowing:

  • Dr. James Anthony Martinez
  • Batenga Nakisozi

Swimming:

  • Tony Kasujja

Athletics:

  • Benjamin Njia
  • Peter Chelangat
  • Grace Chesang
  • Faustino Kiwa
  • Paul Okello
  • Adrianus Ruiter

Technical officials:

  • Joseph Collins Ssemmanda (Modern Pentathlon)
  • Hajji Salim Musoke (Weightlifting)
  • Max Kanyerezi (Aquatics)
  • Shamira Nabadda (Football)

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