Uganda hosts Kampala 7s rugby and international badminton series

Uganda is hosting significant sporting events this weekend, featuring both rugby and badminton competitions.

The Kampala 7s rugby tournament is scheduled for October 3 and 4. The event includes age-grade matches and men’s competition. Saturday’s schedule features age-grade clashes between Kyadondo U-18 and Uganda U-18, as well as Pirates U-18 against Rams U-18. The men’s opening round includes fixtures such as Pirates versus Homeboys and Buffaloes against Burundi.

In badminton, 18 local players have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Uganda International Series 2026 at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium. Competitors are vying for Badminton World Federation ranking points and a US$10,000 prize purse. In the women’s singles category, top seeds Fadilah Shamika Mohamed Rafi, Gladys Mbabazi, Tracy Naluwooza, and Kruthum Nalumansi have all secured spots in the quarterfinals.