Uganda Submits Bid to Host 2031 African Games

Uganda submits bid to host 2031 African Games

Weightlifting at the 13th African Games KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has submitted a formal bid to the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) to host the 2031 African Games, officials confirmed on Tuesday. “It is the first time we are announcing this, but we submitted a bid late last year and now we have experts in the country to carry out evaluation of the facilities to determine if we meet all that is required,” Patrick Ogwel, General Secret…

Uganda's bid for 2031 African Games gets boost from AU inspection

Uganda is in contention alongside Nigeria to host the 15th edition of the African Games in 2031. The bid was confirmed on Tuesday as a team from the African Union Sports Council does the inspection of facilities. The Pearl of Africa is riding on the facilities built for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) to set a base for this bid expected to cost $94m (about Shs347.8billion) Renovated Mandela National Stadium in Namboole which is expected t…

Uganda Express Interest in Hosting 2031 African Games - SportsNation

Uganda has officially expressed interest in hosting the African Games in 2031, the National Council of Sports has confirmed. Organised by the African Union and the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, the Games bring together thousands of elite athletes from across the continent every four years. Uganda’s bidding committee is chaired by Milton Chebet, with members Peninah Kabenge, Collin Ssemanda and Dovic Nassuna. A joint deleg…