Uganda’s Under-18 boys’ Rugby Sevens team has won gold at the 2026 Safari 7s Age Grade Rugby Tournament, strengthening its preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
The team secured the title on Friday at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, according to the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC).
In a statement congratulating the players and technical team, the UOC described the victory as a strong statement as the team continues preparations for the Youth Olympic Games.
“Congratulations to our U18 Boys! Our Olympics-bound U18 Boys’ Rugby Sevens team clinched Gold at the 2026 Safari 7s Age Grade Rugby Tournament on Friday at Nyayo Stadium,” the committee said.
The committee congratulated the players and technical team on the achievement, which offers a boost to Uganda’s preparations for the Dakar Games.
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games are scheduled to take place in Senegal, marking the first time the Olympic event will be hosted on African soil.
Uganda’s participation in the Games will provide an opportunity for its young athletes to compete against their peers from around the world.
The UOC did not provide details of the final score, Uganda’s opponents in the final or the team’s route to the title in its announcement.