Uganda Weightlifting

Uganda Weightlifting Federation
Founded in 1979
Affiliated to IWF, WFA, NOC Uganda, Commonwealth, Afro-Asia and ISSF.
Proud to be African

[China pulse 🇨🇳 @Eng_china5]

In China, a teacher and their students built a two-stage rocket using plastic bottles and water pressure:

[DANTON | WEIGHTLIFTER @dantondelion]

It has always been an honor for representing our nation Uganda under the Sport of Olympic Weightlifting and winning medals and points.

Thank you @NBSportUg for the platform for sharing my journey in weightlifting.

@andrewkabuura @TukaaBrian @ReachDrMuganga @KayongoDAdrian

[NOC UGANDA | CGA UGANDA @Official_UOC]

The purpose of this training was to strengthen financial management practices across all member federations and associations, enhance compliance with reporting standards, and support effective stewardship of resources in line with the expectations of the Olympic Movement and other public financing requirements.

[USPAmedia @USPAmedia]

@Official_UOC @njawuzi03 The athletes that have so far received the LA 2028 Olympic Scholarships include:

Husina Kobugabe- Badminton
Fadilah Rafi- Badminton
Charles Kagimu- Cycling
Davis Niyoyita- Weightlifting
Knight Aciru- Athletics
Harold Adoli- Athletics
Tarsis Orogot- Athletics

[Aleksey The Great 🇷🇺🎖 @aleksthgrt]

Faith knows no bounds. Muslims in Russia demonstrated a powerful show of devotion, continuing to pray outdoors in heavy snowfall even after the mosque reached its capacity. Russia has always been the only country where Muslims and Christians fight shoulder to shoulder against absolute evil.🇷🇺

[Uganda Weightlifting @WeightliftingUG]

@Humanrights256 How do you wake up on Venezuela 🇻🇪 when Palestinians have been dying for close to 8 decades unceasingly? This is just greed of the Americans at play, nothing more.

[DANTON | WEIGHTLIFTER @dantondelion]

Christmas is mental.

Champions don't rest.

🎄🏋🏽‍♂️🎄

[DANTON | WEIGHTLIFTER @dantondelion]

2025 has taught me

Never fit in
Nobody cares.
Fail faster and move.
Focus on your interests.
Can't make everyone happy.
Your can be easily distracted.

Uganda Weightlifting JUU.....🏋🏽‍♂️

[💕 HAPPINESS @Walimbwa_Walter]

@JoelSsenyonyi Oh foolish Galatians who bewitched you?

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

HR: What is your notice period?
Candidate: 60 days.

HR: Is it negotiable?
Candidate: No.

HR: Sorry, we’re looking for someone who can join within 30 days.
Candidate: May I ask a question?

HR: Sure.
Candidate: What’s the notice period in your company?

HR: 90 days.
Candidate: If someone resigns and requests to leave within 30 days, would you allow it?

HR: No, we require time to find a replacement and ensure proper knowledge transfer.
Candidate: Then why is it fair to expect new hires to join early when existing employees can’t leave early?

[Uganda Weightlifting @WeightliftingUG]

@rkmtimes Characteristics of #bullies!

[Uganda Weightlifting @WeightliftingUG]

@World_Affairs11 😅

[Adrian M. Taylor @AdrianT00280698]

@ShaykhSulaiman

[DANTON | WEIGHTLIFTER @dantondelion]

Weightlifter Faruku Figo Kyambadde represented Uganda at the Islamic Solidarity Games2025.

📸: @ISSAsports_ @ANOC_Olympic

#TeamUgandaWeightlifting

[NOC UGANDA | CGA UGANDA @Official_UOC]

Highlights of Weightlifter Faruku Figo Kyambadde at the Islamic Solidarity Games 2025

Credits: ANOC & ISSA @ISSAsports_ & @ANOC_Olympic

#TeamUganda
#IslamicSolidarityGames2025

[USPAmedia @USPAmedia]

Hon. @OgwangOgwang tipped the athletes on diligence, commitment, patriotism and discipline.

📸: @IsabiryeDavid

#TeamUganda #IslamicSolidarityGames

[Dr.Arshad Afzal @DrArshadAfzal1]

Iran’s destruction of 20 F-35 fighters at Nevatim—confirmed by the IRGC—exposes Israel’s strategic vulnerability despite its Western-armed superiority. This 12-day clash underscores Zionist reliance on U.S. intervention, as Netanyahu hastily sought Trump’s political cover to salvage a collapsing military balance. Iran’s precision strikes signal a shift in Middle Eastern power dynamics, revealing the hollowness of a state propped up by Western subsidies. By dismantling advanced assets, Tehran has rewritten the rules of conflict, forcing Washington to abandon its fiction of "moderate ally" status while amplifying regional anti-Israel solidarity. The dual failure of Zionists terrorism and U.S. credibility now crystallizes.

Dr. Arshad Afzal, former faculty member, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, KSA

[NOC UGANDA | CGA UGANDA @Official_UOC]

"Mental health in sport plays a crucial role in developing a winning mindset that involves being in control of your thoughts and emotions, leading to positive well-being. The right mindset is crucial as it influences how athletes relate with teammates and physical energy levels. The characteristics of a winning mindset are perseverance, open communication, and commitment to goals.

Sports individuals need to see competition as an opportunity to win or learn, and simultaneously gain valuable skills such as dealing with fears, maintaining composure, and using positive imagery for self-esteem building.

Teamwork is essential to achieve collective success, and the employment of a sports psychologist can be of tremendous assistance in the areas of mental fitness training, team dynamics, motivation, and performance enhancement." - Patricia Nanteza Mbowa, Mental Health in Sport Specialist.

[National Council of Sports -Uganda @NCSUganda1]

NCS sees off
Norway-bound
lifter Niyoyita

Davis Niyoyita will be Uganda's sole flag bearer at this year's World Weightlifting Championship in Norway.
The much decorated Niyoyita, a multiple medallist for Uganda at the All Africa Games in Ghana last year, was along with his coach Kassim Nsubuga seen off by the National Council of Sports (NCS) at Lugogo this morning.
Assistant General Secretary (Admin) Joseph Oluga and Sports Officer Sarah Chelangat officially handed over the national flag to the duo who fly out to Forde, Norway, this evening. Niyoyita will compete in the 60kg category at the Championship slated to run 2nd to 11th October.