UPDF wins 18th Inter-Forces Games in Gulu

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) emerged as the overall champions of the 18th Edition of the Inter-Forces Games held in Gulu City. The UPDF secured the top position with three gold medals, followed by the Uganda Police Force (UPF) in first runner-up with two gold medals, and the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) as second runner-up with one gold medal.

The competition, held under the theme ‘Building Synergies Through Sports,’ involved four security institutions: the UPDF, UPF, UPS, and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). The UWA was awarded the Fair Play Trophy. Athletes competed in eight disciplines, including football, netball, volleyball, athletics, taekwondo, handball, darts, and range shooting.

Officials noted that the games aimed to foster teamwork, cooperation, and cohesion among the various security services. Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Grace Akifeza Ngabirano, and Maj Gen Richard Karemire emphasized that the event served to strengthen professional relationships and national unity among the personnel.