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Official announcements, programme progress, athlete pathways and reports from Uganda wheelchair rugby.

Athletes and organisers at Uganda's National Disability Sports Gala
Upcoming · 2026Official event update

National Disability Sports Gala announced for Soroti City

The 2026 National Disability Sports Gala is scheduled for 29 September to 04 October in Soroti City. UWRF will share participation, travel and programme information when the official bulletin is available.

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UWRF members and international friends displaying TUGENDE shirts
Official programmeTUGENDE 2026 · 03–07 August 2026

Official programme announced for TUGENDE 2026

UWRF has released the official programme for the TUGENDE 2026 Uganda Wheelchair Rugby National Championship, including training sessions, workshops, round robin fixtures, semifinals, final, international friendly and awards ceremony.

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UWRF athletes and partners supporting wheelchair rugby development
Partnership updateSponsor and partner unveiling · 24 August 2026

Title sponsor and partners to be unveiled on 24 August 2026

UWRF will unveil the TUGENDE 2026 title sponsor and supporting partners on Monday 24 August 2026, recognising the organisations helping strengthen wheelchair rugby in Uganda.

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UWRF representatives speaking with people during a hospital outreach visit
Rehabilitation & impactCommunity outreach

Building a bridge after hospital discharge

UWRF is shaping a consent-led outreach pathway that connects people with spinal cord injuries to peers, community services and active rehabilitation.

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Uganda Wheelchair Rugby Federation team members gathered together
FederationGovernance and information

A stronger standard for public information

The federation website separates confirmed information from proposals, protects form data and makes accessibility part of its publishing standard.

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Each update should show an accurate publication date, named author or federation office, strong headline, verified facts, meaningful image caption and a clear contact.

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