On 16 and 17 October 2025, the Uganda Gymnastics Federation (UGF) successfully participated its inaugural online ACRO judges’ training program hosted by the UAG and FIG Acro Technical Committees.
UGF continues to advance its mission on the national sports stage. Here are the key points from the UOC/CGU Council Meeting and what they mean for UGF.
On 9 October 2025, Independence Day, the Uganda Gymnastics Federation (UGF) added a fresh and vibrant dimension to the celebrations by hosting the Gymnastics for All Independence Festival & Challenge.
As the Uganda Gymnastics Federation prepares for the Independence Day Gym for All Challenge scheduled for 9 October 2025, a comprehensive online course for evaluators was organized on 1 October 2025.
1 October 2025 marked a vital milestone in the partnership between UGF, FrederickFlips Foundation and Uganda Prisons in Luzira
On 9 – 10 September 2025, Uganda Gymnastics Federation (UGF) participated in its first online Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) judging course, hosted by the African Union of Gymnastics (UAG).
Rakib Abdul Fedha, Uganda’s rising parkour sensation, made history by clinching the gold medal in the speed category at the Bosphorus Parkour Cup in Istanbul, Türkiye, becoming the first Ugandan ever to do so.
Gymnastics Instructor 1 Course — Building a Strong Foundation Nationwide Introduction The Gymnastics Association of Uganda (GAU) marked a major step in developing grassroots gymnastics with its Gymnastics Instructor 1 Course, bringing together over 25 Physical Education teachers from across the country. This initiative aimed to equip educators with essential coaching skills to foster gymnastics at the school level. Why This Event Mattered Gymnastics plays a pivotal role in the Ugandan Physical Education curriculum, serving as one of the most comprehensive sports for developing motor skills such as balance, coordination, and flexibility. These foundational skills help children excel in other sports and in daily life. Event Highlights Practical Sessions: Hands-on training in fundamental gymnastics techniques Theory Lessons: Covering rules, safety, and athlete development pathways. Collaboration: Networking among teachers from different regions. Talent Identification Identifying potential young athletes to nurture. Participant Testimonials “The course gave me new tools and confidence to introduce gymnastics in my school.” Sarah K PE Teacher, Mbale District I now understand how to train safely and progressively. My students will love this! John M PE Teacher, Gulu Get in touch Discover Want to join our next course? Get in touch with us and find out about all our upcoming courses Get In Touch
On the 30th and 31st of August 2025, the Uganda Gymnastics Federation was proud to participate in an online judging course in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics [MAG] for Africa. We had a total of 23 Ugandan coaches, Physical Education teachers and Athletics trainers in attendance.
The Rhythmic Gymnastics Training Camp, led by Mariz Andrews, a FIG Expert, brought together 5 coaches and 15 athletes for an intensive week of skill-building, artistry, and technical refinement.
