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NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY FOR ROWING

Developing Rowing.
Building Athletes.
Representing Uganda.

Uganda Rowing is the national governing body for the sport of rowing in Uganda, developing athletes, coaches, clubs and competitive pathways from grassroots participation to the international stage.

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Rowing in Uganda

Uganda Rowing is committed to growing and developing rowing across Uganda through athlete development, coaching, competition, schools and youth programmes, and participation in regional, continental and international competition.

From grassroots development to the Olympic Games, we are building sustainable pathways that enable Ugandan athletes to discover the sport, develop their potential and represent their country.

About Uganda Rowing
Youth rowing training in Uganda

Uganda Rowing on the World Stage

Ugandan rowers continue to represent the country across the international rowing pathway, from regional and continental championships to World Championships and the Olympic Games.

Olympic Games

Tokyo 2020 · Paris 2024

Uganda Rowing has achieved representation at two consecutive Olympic Games.

World Rowing U19 Championships

Trakai 2025 · Plovdiv 2026

Uganda's participation in consecutive World Rowing U19 Championships reflects the continued development of the country's junior international pathway.

Continental Competition

Africa Rowing · Africa Beach Sprint

Uganda competes in both classic and Beach Sprint Rowing at continental level.

Commonwealth Competition

CRA Beach Sprint Championships

Uganda is an active participant in Beach Sprint competition within the Commonwealth rowing community.

Regional Competition

East Africa Beach Sprint Championships

Regional competition provides an important development and competitive pathway for Uganda's emerging rowers.

Meet Team Uganda

Uganda's Developing Junior Pathway

World Rowing U19 Championships · Plovdiv 2026

Marcel Otim

Junior Men's Single Sculls

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Age

8:00.02

Personal best

Progressed from the heats to the quarterfinals — another step in Uganda's developing junior international programme.

Olympic Games

Two Consecutive Olympic Games

Tokyo 2020

Olympic representation

Paris 2024

Consecutive Games achieved

Africa Rowing Championships

Africa Beach Sprint Championships

CRA Beach Sprint Championships

Talent Identification with The North Green School

Uganda Rowing is committed to identifying and developing the next generation of Ugandan rowers. In partnership with The North Green School (TNGS), Uganda Rowing is introducing young people to the sport through indoor rowing, physical testing and structured talent identification.

The programme creates opportunities to identify promising young athletes and introduce them to a pathway for continued development in rowing.

Explore Our Programmes

Upcoming Events

Amaato ga Buganda — Buganda Royal Regatta Finals

2026-08-22 Bunjako Beach, Mpigi

Uganda Rowing is proud to be part of the Buganda Royal Regatta, bringing rowing expertise and competition to a celebration with deep historical and cultural connections to life on the water in Buganda.

Uganda Rowing Beach Sprint Invitational

Presented by The North Green School

2026-08-22 Bunjako Beach, Mpigi

Uganda Rowing brings the speed and excitement of Beach Sprint Rowing to Bunjako Beach as part of the Buganda Royal Regatta Finals.

Find a Rowing Club

Our club and school network is growing across Uganda's waters. Search by district while we complete the full directory.

Lake Victoria
Approximate positions · Uganda rowing network

Club Directory

Akii Rowing Club
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala Rowing Club
Kampala, Uganda
Kisubi Pirates Rowing Club
Wakiso, Uganda
Maroons Aqua Sports Club
Kampala, Uganda
River Nile Rowing Club
Jinja, Uganda
UPDF Rowing Club
Kampala, Uganda

Our growing network of clubs continues to expand across Uganda, providing competitive pathways and community participation opportunities.

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