Kampala Wheelchair Rugby ClubUganda club team
Official programme
TUGENDE 2026 Uganda Wheelchair Rugby National Championship
Monday 3–Friday 7 August 2026 at MTN Arena Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda. Five days of training, wheelchair maintenance, officiating, round robin competition, finals and international friendship. Free entry; advance ticket registration is required.
Event overview
National clubs, international friendship and practical learning
The 2026 programme brings together Kampala Wheelchair Rugby Club, Gulu Wheelchair Rugby Club, Wakiso Wheelchair Rugby Club and Wales Wheelchair Rugby Fives for training, competition and technical exchange.
Participating teams
Kampala Wheelchair Rugby ClubUganda club team
Gulu Wheelchair Rugby ClubUganda club team
Wakiso Wheelchair Rugby ClubUganda club team
Wales Wheelchair Rugby FivesInternational guest team
Uganda Wheelchair Rugby FivesInternational friendly team
Clubs and international guests
The club round robin features Kampala, Gulu, Wakiso and Wales. Uganda Wheelchair Rugby Fives will face Wales Wheelchair Rugby Fives in the international friendly on Friday.
Kampala Wheelchair Rugby ClubUganda club teamGulu Wheelchair Rugby ClubUganda club teamWakiso Wheelchair Rugby ClubUganda club teamWales Wheelchair Rugby FivesInternational guest teamUganda Wheelchair Rugby FivesInternational friendly team
Daily programme
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
KampalaGulu
WakisoWales
KampalaWakiso
GuluWales
KampalaWales
GuluWakiso
Day 4
KampalaGulu
WakisoWales
KampalaWakiso
GuluWales
KampalaWales
GuluWakiso
Day 5
Uganda Wheelchair Rugby FivesWales Wheelchair Rugby Fives
Official schedule
Times are listed in East Africa Time. Team managers should arrive early enough for classification, equipment checks, warm-up and any federation briefings.
Monday, 3 August 2026
Training, wheelchair maintenance and media
9:00-10:00 AM
Training sessionOpening practical court session.
10:00-10:30 AM
Wheelchair maintenance workshopBasic checks, safety and chair care.
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Training sessionSecond practical court session.
12:00-1:00 PM
Officiating workshop or classIntroductory rules and match officiating session.
2:00 PM
Press conferenceFederation, teams, partners and media engagement.
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Training and officiating development
9:00-10:00 AM
Training sessionTeam preparation and court practice.
10:00-10:30 AM
Wheelchair maintenance workshopEquipment care and match readiness.
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Training sessionStructured team and skills work.
12:00-1:00 PM
Officiating class or workshopRules, signals and table/officiating practice.
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Round robin - first leg
9:00 AM
Kampalavs
Gulu9:45 AM
Wakisovs
Wales10:30 AM
Kampalavs
Wakiso11:15 AM
Guluvs
Wales12:00 PM
Kampalavs
Wales12:45 PM
Guluvs
Wakiso1:15 PM - End of day session.
Thursday, 6 August 2026
Round robin - return leg
9:00 AM
Kampalavs
Gulu9:45 AM
Wakisovs
Wales10:30 AM
Kampalavs
Wakiso11:15 AM
Guluvs
Wales12:00 PM
Kampalavs
Wales12:45 PM
Guluvs
Wakiso1:15 PM - All round robin games complete.
Friday, 7 August 2026
Semifinals, final, international friendly and awards
9:00 AM
Semifinal 11st on the table vs 4th on the table.
9:45 AM
Semifinal 22nd on the table vs 3rd on the table.
10:30 AM
Third-place gameThe two losing semifinalists.
11:15 AM
Championship finalWinner of Semifinal 1 vs winner of Semifinal 2.
12:00 PM
Uganda Wheelchair Rugby Fivesvs
Wales Wheelchair Rugby Fives12:45 PM
Awards ceremonyChampionship club, medals to all team members, female best player, young best player and most valuable player of the championship.
Ready for five days of TUGENDE?
Register for free admission now. A ticket is valid for the full championship from 3–7 August 2026. For transport, parking or accessibility guidance, email info@uwrf.ug or call +256 770 757 946.