The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been crowned overall champions of the 18th Edition of the Inter-Forces Games held in Gulu City after securing three decisive gold medals. The UPDF edged the Uganda Police Force (UPF), which finished as first runners-up with two gold medals, while the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) took second runners-up…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) took a commanding lead in the medal standings at the 18th Edition of the Inter-Forces Games in Gulu, winning a significant number of gold, silver and bronze medals across various sporting disciplines. The achievement was celebrated during a medal-awarding ceremony organized by the Chairman of the Inter-Forces Games Organising…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has emerged top in the shooting range competition at the ongoing Inter-Forces Games in Gulu City, winning both the individual and team gold medals. The UPDF topped the shooting competition, followed by the Uganda Police Force (UPF) in second place and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) in third. The…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has been crowned champion in both netball and men’s handball at the 2026 Interforces Games held at St Joseph College Layibi Stadium in Gulu City. The UPDF netball team secured the title after a closely contested final against the Uganda Prisons Service. The match ended in a 40-40 draw,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) men’s volleyball team has been crowned champions of the 18th Edition of the Inter-Forces Games 2026 after defeating Uganda Prisons in a closely contested final. The UPDF secured the title after the two teams battled through the opening three sets, forcing the match into a decisive set. UPDF emerged…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has flagged off its team for the 18th edition of the Inter-Forces Games in Gulu, where it will compete against the Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Service and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). The games will feature various sporting disciplines, including handball, football, netball, volleyball, kickboxing, taekwondo, athletics, darts and…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) will host the 18th edition of the Security Forces Games and Shooting Championship in Gulu City from August 22 to September 5, 2026. The two-week championship will bring together personnel from the UPDF, Uganda Police Force (UPF), Uganda Prisons Service and Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) under the theme, “Building…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with Rob Owen OBE, Chief Executive Officer of the Invictus Games Foundation, and senior organisational leaders during an official visit to the United Kingdom. During the meeting, Gen. Kainerugaba expressed appreciation for Uganda’s recent admission into the Invictus Games community, noting that the milestone will significantly…
The Chairman of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Football Club (UPDF FC), Major General Richard Karemire, rallied the club and its supporters to forge stronger partnerships in a bid to build a sustainable and competitive football institution. Maj Gen Richard Karemire was speaking during the UPDF FC Fans Gala held at Bombo Military Ground, where he…
Uganda has officially been admitted into the Invictus Games community, becoming the 26th participating nation and the first East African country to join the global movement that uses sport to rehabilitate wounded and injured service personnel. The announcement was made on July 7, 2026, during the 14th Invictus Games Foundation Conversation at Chatham House in…