Ssentongo crowned Mr Central Region overall champion as Bodybuilding championship thrills Nsambya
David GOMBE
The Mr & Miss Central Region Bodybuilding & Fitness Championship 2026 lived up to its billing on 7th November 2026 at Sharing Hall, Nsambya Kampala, with Ssentongo Hassan emerging as the Overall Bodybuilding Champion.
Organised by Suplex Fitness Gym under the Uganda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (UBBFA), the championship attracted athletes from across the Central Region and beyond to compete in Men’s Physique, Classic Physique, Bodybuilding weight divisions, Women’s categories and Masters.
In the Overall Bodybuilding final, Ssentongo Hassan beat off competition from Mayanja Rickie who finished as 1st Runner-Up, Musana Abdul who was 2nd Runner-Up, while Kinobe Joseph finished 4th.
Ssentongo had earlier won the Welterweight division ahead of Ssemuyaba Francis and Kibirango Yasin Yakisha.
Kinobe Joseph was the star of the day, winning two categories. He claimed the Classic Physique title ahead of Ssemuyaba Francis and Kawayida Kaddu, before also winning the Bantamweight division ahead of Ssemujju Edward, Isiko Ibrahim, Kawuma Daniel and Kawayida Kaddu.
In Men’s Physique, Kamara Alfan took top honours ahead of Ssegujja Hamza and Masagazi Conrad, while Mayanja Rickie won the Light Heavyweight division ahead of Hamis Kayabula. Musana Abdul won the Lightweight category ahead of Ssekite Steven, Asha Umar and Ssebaggala Brian.
In the women’s categories, Mukyala Shamirah won the Bikini category, Nakafeero Patricia claimed the Figure title, while Ashamira Gift Dapala won Women’s Physique. Miyagi Pharooq won the Masters category.
Ssemugenyi Arafat also thrilled the crowd as a special guest poser.
The competition was overseen by Head Judge Mr Sentongo, assisted by Edmond Kalyango, Mayambala and Coach Odhiambo, who judged athletes on physique development, conditioning, symmetry, presentation and overall stage performance.
Organising Secretary Kisakye Denis Trinity hailed the championship as an important milestone in the growth of bodybuilding in the region, providing a platform for emerging and established athletes to showcase talent, promote healthy lifestyles and encourage sporting excellence.
The championship was supported by Rosefoam, J&L Industries, RZ Innovations, Five Star Plastics, MyMTNTV, Hector Sounds, Yes Centre, Heena Beverages, Papaz Spot, NBS Sport and Uganda Fitness Elites.
FULL RESULTS:
Men’s Physique:
1. Kamara Alfan
2. Ssegujja Hamza
3. Masagazi Conrad
4. Ayebale Abdurahim
5. Zakaria Nuur
6. Jjuko Joshua
7. Okello Jonathan
8. Gumisiriza Mark
Classic Physique:
1. Kinobe Joseph
2. Ssemuyaba Francis
3. Kawayida Kaddu
Bantamweight:
1. Kinobe Joseph
2. Ssemujju Edward
3. Isiko Ibrahim
4. Kawuma Daniel
5. Kawayida Kaddu
Lightweight:
1. Musana Abdul
2. Ssekite Steven
3. Asha Umar
4. Ssebaggala Brian
Welterweight:
1. Ssentongo Hassan
2. Ssemuyaba Francis
3. Kibirango Yasin Yakisha
Light Heavyweight:
1. Mayanja Rickie
2. Hamis Kayabula
*Overall Champion:* Ssentongo Hassan