SPORTS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 200 golfers will compete at this weekend’s Lady Captain’s Prize at the Uganda Golf Club, a week after Wendy Angudeyo was reelected as Lady Captain for a second term. At the Lady Captain’s Prize event, held at the end of each term, the old executive …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Perez Muhwezi and in form Peace Kabasweka remained supreme on the par 71, Entebbe course on Saturday as they claimed the overall crowns in the Men’s and Ladies category in the first leg of the IM Bank Golf Series. Muhwezi shot a round of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda National Boxing Team, the Bombers will return empty handed from  the ongoing World Paris Olympic Games qualifiers, in Busto Arsizio, Italy. All four boxers who represented the country have now been eliminated, with the team captain, Joshua Tukamuhebwa, being the last to …

As the Africa Games 2023 descends on Accra with the promise of showcasing world-class athletes, many will be asking whether a new golden age of African sports has finally arrived. To make that a “yes” Ghana will need to compete with one of the most successful events in African sports …

LONDON | Xinhua | The Premier League has two vital matches this weekend which could produce a change of leader and have a huge saw in the final destination of this year’s title. The big game of the weekend, and perhaps the entire season, sees second place Manchester City visit …

  Entebbe , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Stanbic Bank has committed 500 million to Entebbe Club for the next 3 years as part of the rebranded Stanbic Bank Golf Match Play Challenge from March 16-12th October. This exciting Match Play tournament has been running for 7 seasons at East …

Enebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peace Kabasweka kept her nerve enroute to winnng the 14th edition of the Entebbe Ladies Open at the par 71 Lake side course here in Entebbe by 2 strokes. The Toro Club lady captain produced scores of 74, 83 and 73 for a total …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2024 Absa KH3 – 7 Hills Run Sunday, March 17 will include professional athletes, who have been invited to spur the event by providing new challenges to runners. Proceeds from the run will again go towards  supporting the girl child in school. Speaking …

NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya’s tourism marketing agency announced on Saturday that it has partnered with Africa’s 100 meters record holder, Ferdinand Omanyala, to market the country during next week’s ITB Berlin expo. The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) said that involving the Kenyan sprinter, Omanyala, will enhance KTB’s efforts in …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja Hippos Rugby Club has reclaimed its winning strides, following a 27:13 win against Kampani Eagles Rugby Club during a face-off at Dams Water Grounds in Jinja on Saturday. Hippos tries and one conversion were earned through Bruno Kisule, Andrew Ojambo, Fidel Aremo, Eliphaz Emong …