Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has officially flagged off Team Uganda ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, expressing confidence that the national contingent will represent the country with distinction when competition begins on July 23.

Nabbanja joined State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang at the flag-off ceremony held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, where she reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting sports as a catalyst for national unity, youth empowerment and economic transformation.

"I thank H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the NRM government for developing sports and investing in sports infrastructure across the country," Nabbanja said.

She also commended the Ministry of Education and Sports, the National Council of Sports (NCS) and the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) for preparing the national team.

The Prime Minister noted that Uganda's athletes have been training in Hoima, Kampala and Kapchorwa in readiness for the Games.

Uganda will be represented by a 55-athlete contingent competing in: athletics, boxing, weightlifting, swimming, para swimming, cycling, women's 3x3 basketball, judo, netball and para powerlifting.

The squad includes several experienced athletes expected to lead Uganda's medal challenge, among them Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai, while the Games will also mark Uganda's debut in judo and women's 3x3 basketball.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will run from July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, bringing together athletes from across the Commonwealth.

Nabbanja said government remains committed to investing in sports infrastructure and athlete development to nurture talent and create opportunities for young Ugandans.

She said sports continue to play a vital role in promoting national unity while contributing to social and economic development.

During the ceremony, the Prime Minister also called for prudent use of public resources, emphasizing accountability in the management of government funds allocated to sports.

Uganda heads to Glasgow looking to build on a proud Commonwealth Games history that has seen the country win 58 medals since making its debut in 1954.

Athletics and boxing have traditionally been Uganda's strongest sports at the Games, with the country hoping another strong showing in Glasgow will add to its medal tally.

As Team Uganda departs for Scotland, expectations remain high that the athletes will once again raise the country's flag on the podium and inspire a new generation of sportsmen and women.