Overview Tumusiime Gad Reuben is a talented Ugandan visually impaired athlete with experience across multiple sports disciplines, including athletics, archery, and blind football. Through determination, discipline, and consistency, Gad has represented Uganda at both national and international levels while inspiring many through his commitment to excellence in sports and leadership. Personal Information Sports Information Athletics
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Overview Mbaziira Dennis is a dedicated Ugandan para power lifter competing in the 88kg category. Known for his discipline, determination, and commitment to excellence, Dennis has steadily established himself among Africa’s top para power lifting athletes while representing Uganda on major international stages. Born on 10th June 1985, Dennis hails from Rakai District and currently
Overview Asiimwe Joshua Muyunga is a determined and inspiring young Ugandan para swimmer competing in the S9 classification. Known for his resilience, discipline, and rapid growth in the sport, Joshua continues to emerge as one of Uganda’s promising young para athletes in swimming. Through hard work and consistency, he has steadily improved across multiple freestyle,
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Overview Nakazibwe Condoleeza Nyamisanga is one of Uganda’s rising young para swimming talents competing in the S9 classification. Known for her determination, and versatility across multiple swimming disciplines, Condoleeza has already represented Uganda at major international para swimming competitions while continuing to inspire many young persons with disabilities through her journey. Born on 27th August
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Overview Anzoa Anna Harriet is a young and promising Ugandan para athlete specializing in javelin under the F46 classification. Despite her young age, she has already represented Uganda at international competitions, winning medals and setting national records. Her journey reflects resilience, determination, and the growing potential of women in para sports in Uganda. Born on
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Overview David Emong is one of Uganda’s most accomplished Paralymic athletes, recognized for his outstanding achievements in middle and long-distance athletics. Competing in the T46/T47 classification, David has represented Uganda on the continental and global stage, winning medals and setting national records that continue to inspire the next generation of para athletes. Born on 10th
Para Swimmer Husnah Kukundakwe Biramahiire is one of Uganda’s most inspiring para athletes, breaking barriers both in and out of the pool through excellence, leadership, and determination. Education Leadership, Advocacy & Influence Athletic Achievements Inspiring Legacy Husnah embodies resilience, determination, and excellence, using sport as a powerful platform to break barriers, inspire inclusion, and redefine
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Classification in disability sports is a process that determines which athletes can compete and how they are grouped for fair competition. The aim of classification is to ensure that victories are based on skill, training, and fitness, rather than an athlete’s impairment. Classification is essential in the Paralympic Movement. Athletes are grouped based on how
Judo is the world’s most popular martial art for athletes with visual impairments, that’s according to https://ibsajudo.sport/about-judo/overview/ In Uganda Judo as a sport was introduced to Persons with Visual impairment in the just concluded National Disabilty Sports Gala which took place in Kabale. This was so interesting especially for students and they all atleast tried
The Annual Disability Sports Gala is one of the key strategies we use to identify athletes at the grassroots level. This year’s 9th edition of the National Disability Sports Gala took place in Kabale District, located in the Kigezi sub-region in western Uganda.The event began on September 23, 2024, at Kigezi Lower Primary School grounds.
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