Paul Mutambuze

Paul Mutambuze

Personal information
Nationality	Ugandan
Born	(1964-11-11) 11 November 1964 (age 61)
Sport
Sport	Table tennis

Paul Mutambuze(born 11 November 1964) is a legendary Ugandan table tennis player and coach who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics. He has had a storied 50-year career in the sport, winning numerous national and regional titles, including the East African Open and the Uganda Open. He competed in the men's singles event at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta ^[1] and he is a two-time Olympian. He participated in three World Championships of table tennis. He currently serves as a national coach for the Ugandan table tennis team, helping to prepare them for international competitions like the African Games ^[2] .

Personal Profile

• Birth Date: November 11, 1964.
• Nationality: Ugandan.
• Education: He attended Mwiri Primary School and Busoga College Mwiri in Jinja, where he first discovered his passion for table tennis in the school dining hall.
• Early Life: Growing up in the 1970s and 80s, Mutambuze initially hid his interest in the sport from his family, who he feared would discourage him from playing such an "unpopular" game. ^[3]

Current Status (2025)

As of 2025, Paul Mutambuze continues to be an active leader in the Ugandan sports community:

• National Coach: He serves as the head coach for the Ugandan national table tennis team, leading them to international events such as the 2025 ITTF Africa Senior Championships in Tunisia.
• Talent Development: He is a vocal advocate for nurturing young talent and has started several table tennis clubs in the Jinja and Busoga regions to develop the next generation of players. ^{[4] [5]}

Career Highlights & Statistics

According to Paul Mutambuze's career stats spanning five decades, he has achieved significant success both as a player and coach. ^[6]

Statistic	Details
Nationality	Ugandan
Born	November 11, 1964
Sport	Table Tennis
Olympic Appearances	1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta (men's singles event)
World Championships	Participated in three World Championships
Major Titles	Won numerous national and regional titles, including the East African Open and the Uganda Open
Current Role	Serves as a national coach for the Ugandan table tennis team

References

1. "Paul Mutambuze". Olympedia. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
2. Reporter, NewVision (1 September 2022). "Sports: Coach Mutambuze credited for Mbabazi's Jinja Open triumph". New Vision. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
3. Team, The Observer (19 July 2017). "Table tennis embarks on journey to glory". The Observer. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
4. "Olympian Mutambuze hails pre-teen talents". Monitor. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
5. Isabirye, David (11 October 2025). "Table Tennis: Team Uganda focused prior to 2025 ITTF Africa Senior Championship in Tunisia". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
6. "Against all odds, Mutambuze conquered the world of table tennis". Monitor. 1 July 2025. Retrieved 18 December 2025.