The Uganda Wheelchair Rugby Foundation

26/04/2026

History made in Gulu City!

On 26th April 2026, the Uganda Wheelchair Rugby Foundation signed an MoU with Ability Sports Africa to expand wheelchair rugby opportunities in Northern Uganda.

Right after the signing, we launched the first-ever wheelchair rugby training in Gulu, welcoming many enthusiastic athletes with disabilities.

This partnership is the beginning of building regional clubs, identifying talent, and creating pathways for athletes to compete nationally.

We believe sport has the power to empower, include, and transform lives.

Now we call upon partners, donors, and supporters to help us provide equipment and expand these opportunities.

Together, we are building an inclusive future for wheelchair rugby in Uganda.

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18/04/2026

Our Thursday wheelchair rugby trainings are getting stronger every week as we prepare athletes and clubs for the first-ever Tugende Uganda Wheelchair Rugby Championship 2026, happening 3rd–7th August 2026 at the MTN Arena, Lugogo.

This championship will be a huge milestone for wheelchair rugby in Uganda, and we are committed to making it impactful, competitive, and unforgettable.

But we cannot do it alone.

We are calling on friends, supporters, sponsors, and partners to join us by supporting with:

Used rugby wheelchairs
Wheelchair rugby accessories
Sponsorship and financial contributions
Partnerships to strengthen disability sports in Uganda

You can support us through the GoFundMe link in our bio, and if you would like to be part of this championship, please contact us.

Let’s work together to make Tugende Uganda Wheelchair Rugby Championship 2026 a massive success!

12/04/2026

11/04/2026

The grind is REAL 💪🔥
Our athletes are putting in the work, pushing limits, and building unstoppable strength every single session!

We are training HARD for the Tugende 2026 Uganda Wheelchair Rugby Championship ♿
🗓️ August 3rd – 7th, 2026

This is more than sport — it’s resilience, passion, and pride in motion.

👉 Support our journey through our GoFundMe fundraiser (link in bio)
👉 Be part of the movement — we’re still OPEN for:
✔️ Players & Teams
✔️ Coaches & Trainers
✔️ Referees & Officials

📩 Reach out via our official social media pages

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26/03/2026

Today’s Thursday training reminded us why we never give up.

Despite the rain, transport challenges, and the ongoing struggle of moving our rugby chairs and equipment from the Paralympic Committee stores to Makerere, seven committed athletes showed up, pushed through, and trained with full energy and spirit 💪🏾

That’s what Uganda Wheelchair Rugby Federation is all about — resilience, passion, and unity.

We’re especially grateful for the amazing community around Makerere University who continue to support and cheer us on. Your presence matters more than you know 🙌🏾

As we prepare for the first-ever Wheelchair Rugby Championship (3rd–7th August 2026), we are calling on everyone who believes in inclusive sports to support us.

👉 We urgently need:
• Support with transport for our equipment
• Maintenance for our rugby chairs
• Spare parts & accessories (especially gloves – they wear out fast!)

Every small contribution counts.

📅 Let’s build together towards something historic.
💙 Stay with us. Support us. Share our journey.

15/03/2026

A small ball with a big impact.

Late last year, the Uganda Wheelchair Rugby community received 10 official Wheelchair Rugby balls from the generous support of Kathy Newman from the global development team at World Wheelchair Rugby.

These balls have been carefully kept in storage and will now play an important role as we prepare for our upcoming Wheelchair Rugby Championship this August.

For us, every piece of equipment represents opportunity — opportunity for athletes with disabilities in Uganda to train, compete, and grow the sport.

We are grateful to World Wheelchair Rugby for standing with us as we continue building the future of adaptive sports in Uganda.

Kindly support our Go fund me campaign to help make wheelchair rugby better in Uganda the link is in the Bio

The journey continues. 💪🏿





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15/03/2026

Equipment matters!

Last year we received 10 official Wheelchair Rugby balls thanks to support from World Wheelchair Rugby.

They have been safely stored and will now be used as we prepare for our August Championship.

Every ball = more training, more opportunity, more inclusion. Support our go fund me campaign link 🔗 is in the Bio

09/03/2026

A rugby chair can change a life.
But first, we need a place to keep it.

In Uganda, wheelchair rugby is more than just a sport.
It is freedom, confidence, and community for athletes with disabilities who refuse to let barriers define them.

Every week, our players come to training ready to push harder, play stronger, and dream bigger.

But we face a challenge many people never see.

Our rugby wheelchairs and equipment have no permanent storage space near the training ground. This makes it difficult for athletes to train consistently and limits how many people can join the sport.

So we decided to take action.

We launched a GoFundMe fundraiser running until August 2026 with one clear mission:

📦 To secure a shipping container that will safely store our wheelchair rugby equipment and make training more accessible for our athletes.

This container will help us:
Train more regularly
Protect our equipment
Welcome more athletes
Grow wheelchair rugby in Uganda

To everyone who has already donated, thank you. Your generosity is already helping us move forward.

And to everyone reading this:

❤️ If you can donate, your support will make a real difference.
🔁 If you cannot donate today, please share this fundraiser with your friends and networks.

Because sometimes building a sport doesn’t start with a stadium.

Sometimes it starts with a small container… and a big community that believes in inclusion.

Together, we can make this happen.






RugbyCommunity

08/03/2026

💪🏾 Strong. Brave. Unstoppable.

Women are breaking barriers every day — on the field, in sports, and in life. At Uganda Wheelchair Rugby Federation, we’re proud to stand with every woman and girl with a disability who dares to dream big.

Wheelchair rugby isn’t just a sport — it’s a statement: “You belong. You can lead. You can shine.” 🌟

To the women pushing limits, challenging stereotypes, and inspiring everyone around them: we see you, we celebrate you, and we play with you.

Let’s continue building a world where sports are truly for everyone. 💜

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08/03/2026

Push. Play

Energy on the court as our athletes train hard, sharpen their skills, and enjoy the game. Wheelchair rugby in Uganda continues to grow with determination, teamwork, and passion.

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08/03/2026

“Wheelchair rugby makes me feel strong and confident.” – Mercy 💪🏽

More girls are stepping onto the court, breaking barriers, and proving that sport is for everyone. The future of wheelchair rugby in Uganda is inclusive and powerful.

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06/03/2026

Wheelchair Rugby Uganda is back in action!

Our first highlight training of February brought incredible energy as two clubs — Wakiso Wheelchair Rugby Club and Kampala Wheelchair Rugby Club — came together for intense Thursday training at Makerere University grounds.

From player recruitment and talent identification to teamwork and skill building, the spirit on the court was powerful. New athletes joined, experienced players led the way, and the community behind wheelchair rugby in Uganda continues to grow stronger every week.

All this preparation is leading us toward a historic moment — the first-ever Uganda Wheelchair Rugby Championship!

🌍 Featuring clubs from different regions of Uganda and invited international teams.

📍 MTN Arena, Lugogo
📅 3rd – 7th August 2026

This will be a week of competition, unity, and celebration of inclusive sport.

💙 Support our journey through our ongoing fundraiser and help us make this championship unforgettable (link in Bio).

📩 Interested in participating or supporting? Send us a DM.






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