NCS Flags Off Uganda Kabaddi Teams for Commonwealth Championship in India
David GOMBE
The National Council of Sports (NCS) Assistant General Secretary, Milton Chebet, has flagged off Uganda’s national Kabaddi teams (men and women) for the 2026 Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in India.
Chebet flagged off the teams at a ceremony held at Copper Chimney Restaurant in Lugogo, Kampala on Friday, 16th October 2026.
The event was graced by Plascon Uganda Managing Director Santosh Gumireddy, Kabaddi Federation of Uganda President Jacob Kato and General Secretary Edgar Mujuni.
The travelling delegation will depart from Entebbe International Airport on Monday, 19th October 2026 aboard Qatar Airways.
Uganda will be represented by 14 female and 14 male players.
Female Team:
Olivia Nalubega (Captain), Dorothy Nagawa, Nahia Nalwoga, Jemima Zalwango, Shirat Nakayongo, Muhammed Botul, Ademun Kolostika, Beatrice Namataka, Jesca Nayiga, Faustine Nabasa, Catherine Nabowa, Salim Namuleme Walda, Cathy Nabwegamo, Sandra Mbatudde.
Male Team:
Daglas Mulalira (Captain), Jimmy Ssengendo, Frank Kamoga, Mubarak Wandeka, Stanley Gombe, Mark Carnol Okidi, Innocent Ngabirano, Derrick Ibanda, Gasta Tenywa, Rayan Tamusuza, Rahim Ssekamatte, Isaac Wanyaka, Simon Mutebi, Valentino Semujju.
Officials:
President: Jacob Kato
General Secretary: Edgar Mujuni
Uganda Olympic Committee Representative: Robert Jjagwe
Technical Team:
Coach (Men): John Nsibambi Sserubungo
Assistant Coach (Men): Patrick Samuel Lubwama
Manager (Men): Moses Babiiha
Coach (Women): Jane Babiiha Birungi
Assistant Coach (Women): Aminah Mukasa
Manager (Women): Ismail Waliggo
TOs: Brenda Namusisi and Solomon Dominic Olal