| Full name | Uganda national boxing team |
|---|---|
| Short name(s) | Uganda Bombers |
| Coach(es) | Patrick Lihanda |
| Captain(s) | Muzamir Semuddu |
The Uganda Bombers are the Uganda national boxing team. They represent the country in international competitions such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, African Games, and continental championships. The team is managed by the Uganda Boxing Federation.
Uganda has a strong tradition of boxing, and the Bombers are the flagship national side. Since the 20th century, Ugandan boxers have competed in regional and global tournaments, contributing to the country’s international sporting recognition. [1]
At the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana (2024), Uganda fielded a squad of seven boxers. Three of them; Muzamir Semuddu, Kasim Murungi, and Innocent Tumusiime won bronze medals. [2] The team was captained by Muzamir Semuddu, under the technical guidance of coaches Patrick Lihanda and Juma Nsubuga. [3]
Ugandan boxers have historically been some of the country’s top Olympic medalists, with all of Uganda’s Olympic boxing medals won between 1968 and 1980.
| Year | Venue | Medal | Athlete | Weight category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Mexico City | Bronze | Eridadi Mukwanga | Bantamweight |
| 1968 | Mexico City | Silver | Leo Rwabwogo | Flyweight |
| 1972 | Munich | Bronze | Leo Rwabwogo | Flyweight |
| 1972 | Munich | Bronze | Patrick Ddungu | Lightweight |
| 1980 | Moscow | Silver | John Mugabi | Welterweight |
Uganda has also produced multiple medalists at the Commonwealth Games through boxing.
| Year | Venue | Medal | Athlete | Weight category / notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Cardiff | Silver | Thomas (Tom) Kawere | Welterweight. See boxing results archive for Cardiff 1958. [4] [5] |
| 1962 | Perth | Gold | George Oywello | Heavyweight — gold medallist at Perth 1962 (see event archive / athlete profile). [6] [7] |
| 2006 | Melbourne | Bronze | Martin Mubiru | Flyweight (51 kg). Listed in Melbourne 2006 boxing results. [8] |
| 2014 | Glasgow | Bronze | Fazil Juma Kaggwa | Light-flyweight — confirmed by international boxing coverage. [9] |
| 2022 | Birmingham | Bronze | Teddy Nakimuli | Women's Light-Flyweight (48–50 kg). Confirmed by contemporary media coverage. [10] |
At the 13th African Games (2024, Accra), Uganda secured three bronze medals through Muzamir Semuddu, Kasim Murungi, and Innocent Tumusiime. [11]
| Year | Venue | Medal | Athlete | Weight category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Accra | Bronze | Muzamir Semuddu | Middleweight |
| 2024 | Accra | Bronze | Kasim Murungi | Bantamweight |
| 2024 | Accra | Bronze | Innocent Tumusiime | Flyweight |
The team has faced resource constraints, limited training facilities, and small squad sizes, which affect medal opportunities in major tournaments. [13]
