Uganda wins inaugural African Dragon Boat Championsh
Uganda has been crowned the inaugural winner of the African Dragon Boat Championship held in Kawuku. The event featured teams from four countries and aims to establish the sport's presence on the continent.
Why it matters
This marks the formal launch of a new continental sporting circuit in Africa, potentially opening doors for future international competition and regional development.
________________ Uganda are the inaugural African Dragon Boat Championship winners after collecting 13 points in the two-day competition at Nanjing Chinese Beach in Kawuku, Bugiri. South Africa finished second with 11 points, while Egypt collected three points. Kenya did not register any points. The championship attracted teams from four countries, with Uganda and South Africa each fielding two teams. Uganda dominated the 2,000m and 200m races to secure the continental title, while South Africa A won the 500m events. Team Uganda captain Hassan Biganuro hailed the Uganda Dragon Boat Federation (UDBF) for enabling the country to participate in the continental championship that concluded on October 3, 2026. "We have beaten the big continental powers in the sport despite minimal facilitation. If properly facilitated to train, Uganda can strongly compete at the world level. It was not only about strength but also tactics.
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