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2026 Kampala International Future Series badminton

Overview

The 2026 Kampala International Future Series, held at the Lugogo Indoor Arena from September 24 to 27, concluded with India dominating the tournament by securing four out of five available titles, including the Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, and Women’s Doubles.

Uganda achieved notable success with one silver medal in the Mixed Doubles, earned by the top-seeded pair Muzafaru Lubega and Gladys Mbabazi, and four bronze medals across various categories. Mbabazi, who competed despite a shoulder injury, used the event to call for better medical insurance for the Uganda National team. Malaysia won the gold medal in the Mixed Doubles category.

Kenya secured two bronze medals in its first appearance in an Airbadminton indoor competition, with Edwin Akwanyi and Edwin Waitathu finishing third in men’s doubles, and Erick Ngumo and Jacinta Sengera earning bronze in mixed doubles. Kenyan head coach Brijesh Sonigra noted the team's potential and emphasized the need for further investment in infrastructure.

Entities

Gladys Mbabazi · Kenya · India · Malaysia · Uganda

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    India dominates 2026 Kampala International Future Series

    India dominated the 2026 Kampala International Future Series, winning four titles, while Uganda and Kenya secured multiple medals in the international badminton tournament.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Uganda wins silver in mixed doubles at Kampala International Future Series

    Uganda's Muzafaru Lubega and Gladys Mbabazi won silver in mixed doubles at the 2026 Kampala International Future Series, helping the nation secure five total medals.

Sources

fullshangweblog.co.tz · kawowo.com · namibiaminute.com · radiogeneration.co.ke

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