MINISTER OF SPORTS HON. PETER OGWANG SUPPORTS UGANDA’S NATIONAL ATHLETICS TEAM IN TOKYO

 September 15, 2025   |    29 views

The Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports), Hon. Peter Ogwang, Member of Parliament for Ngariam County, is currently in Japan to lend his support to Uganda’s national athletics team. The team is representing the country at the prestigious World Athletics Championship Games being held in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. Hon. Ogwang’s presence in Tokyo underscores his commitment to supporting Ugandan athletes on the international stage. The Minister’s visit is expected to boost the morale of the athletes as they compete against top teams from around the world at the World Athletics Championship Games. The World Athletics Championships bring together elite athletes from across the globe to compete in various track and field events. Uganda’s participation in the championships highlights the country’s growing talent in athletics. Hon. Ogwang’s engagement with the team in Tokyo demonstrates his dedication to promoting sports development in Uganda and ensuring that Ugandan athletes have the support they need to excel internationally.

Uganda’s national athletics team is competing at the World Athletics Championship Games in Tokyo, and here are some of the country’s athletic stars to keep an eye on:

Joshua Cheptegei is an Olympic champion in the 5000m and a two-time World champion in the 10,000m with world records in both distances. Jacob Kiplimo won gold medals in the 5000m and 10,000m at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and a bronze medal in the 10,000m at the Tokyo Olympics. Halimah Nakaayi is the 2019 World Champion in the 800m and bronze medalist at the 2022 World Indoor Championships. Peruth Chemutai is an Olympic gold medalist in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Victor Kiplangat is a World marathon champion in 3, competing in the marathon at the World Athletics Championships. These athletes are part of Uganda’s 17-member team qualified for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.