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The team secured four gold medals and two silver medals, showcasing their dominance in the competition
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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) boxing team delivered an outstanding performance in the final bouts of the ongoing African Military Games in Abuja, Nigeria, on the night of November 25, 2024.
The team secured four gold medals and two silver medals, showcasing their dominance in the competition.
Men’s category
In the men’s category, standout performances included: Private Geoffrey Ochan (Light Flyweight): Ochan won gold by defeating Nigeria’s Adegbamiji Akeem in just two minutes during the second round.
Private Innocent Amoko (Light Welterweight): The team captain clinched gold after a decisive victory over Nigeria’s Qozeem Qoyum.
Silver medals in the men’s category were secured by:
Private James Jopyem (Bantamweight): Jopyem earned silver after losing to Kenya’s Stephine Onaja, who took home the gold.
Private Adam Jamidali (Cruiserweight): Jamidali also claimed silver, following a defeat by Algeria’s Kanoun Oussum, the gold medalist in the cruiserweight division.
Women’s category
The UPDF women’s team also excelled, claiming two gold medals:
Private Joyce Kugonza (Featherweight): Kugonza outclassed Nigeria’s Pamilerin Akintayo, securing a victory in the third minute of the second round.
Private Erina Namutebi (Light Welterweight): Namutebi impressed with a commanding win over Nigeria’s Oben Blessing, completing the match within regulation time.
Commendation
Brigadier General Richard Karemire, the Joint Staff Officer for Formal Education, Sports, and Culture, praised the team for their dedication and lauded the UPDF leadership for its unwavering support.
“Special thanks go to our Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for his steadfast support. The sportsmen and women have done exceptional work, and these medals are a testament to their preparation and hard work,” Brig Gen Karemire stated.
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