UGF Participates in MAG Judging CouRSE
standardised coach education for MAG in Uganda
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 session was presented by Dr Mohammed Ali, FIG MAG Technical Committee Member, together with Eng Yasser Zayed, President of UAG MAG Technical Committee. The course was organised by the FIG Technical Commitee in conjunction with UAG MAG Technical Committee and UAG Academy. This was the first time for UGF to participate in such a training activity for MAG.
What Is MAG?
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) is a dynamic and thrilling sport that showcases strength, agility, coordination, and precision.
Key Apparatus For MAG
Pommel Horse
This tests endurance and upper body strength with circular movements and pendulous swings
Floor Exercise
A spring-loaded surface where gymnasts combine powerful tumbling passes with strength elements and balance skills
Rings
This requires control, strength, and balance with swinging and strength hold elements
Vault
Here explosive propulsion and acrobatic skills are displayed
Parallel Bars
This is a predominantly swinging apparatus with acrobatic flight elements and dismounts.
Horizontal Bars
This features swinging parts, release and re-grasp movements, and high dismount
The online training programmes for coaches, by FIG experts, are an integral part of the FIG Academy Programme. It was established to ensure coaches from all national federations have access to appropriate training material covering all the FIG disciplines (Gymnastics for All, Men’s Artistic, Women’s Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline, Aerobic, Acrobatic and Parkour).
The Academy Programme has the goal to provide a standardised competency-based coach education system for the development of gymnastics worldwide, based upon principles of sport science, health, current training best practice, and current ethical and safeguarding standards. The courses are delivered in hybrid format (theory lectures online and practical sessions in person). We congratulate Coach Faizo Lugolobi, Head of MAG, and Coach Patrick Olango, Head of Coaches, who championed this successful event.
If you would like more information on MAG or gymnastics in general, please contact UGF via our email info@ugandagymnasticsfederation.com or let’s chat on our social media channels.
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Reviews From Participants
Thanks coach Faizo for making me one of the few knowledgeable Ugandans in this game. I’ve really been watching the game for fun only. But I’ve achieved massively in judgement aspects. And right here watching a junior gymnastic challenge, I am capable of identifying a number of key aspects and efforts by these young lads.
I will personally invite more colleagues from the PE department to engage with more courses like this.
Impact Beyond the Course
By strengthening the technical level of coaches, UGF continues to raise Uganda’s presence on the continental and global stage in MAG.
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