Uganda Becomes 26th Member of Invictus Games Foundation, Set to Make Debut at Birmingham 2027 Games
The announcement places Uganda among the growing global community of nations committed to using sport as a tool for recovery, rehabilitation, and empowerment of wounded, injured, and sick military service personnel. Uganda becomes only the second African country to join the Invictus Games Foundation, further strengthening the continent’s representation in the international movement.
Uganda has officially joined the Invictus Games Foundation (IGF) as its 26th member nation, marking a historic milestone that will see the country make its debut at the Birmingham 2027 Invictus Games.
The announcement places Uganda among the growing global community of nations committed to using sport as a tool for recovery, rehabilitation, and empowerment of wounded, injured, and sick military service personnel. Uganda becomes only the second African country to join the Invictus Games Foundation, further strengthening the continent’s representation in the international movement.
The Invictus Games, founded by His Royal Highness Prince Harry, bring together former and serving military personnel who have experienced life-changing injuries or illnesses. Through adaptive sports, the Games provide a platform that promotes resilience, confidence, healing, and renewed purpose among participants.
Prince Harry, the founding Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, attended the ceremony that formally welcomed Uganda into the Invictus community, witnessing the historic moment as the country took its place among member nations.
The milestone event was attended by key Ugandan sports and government officials, including Uganda Olympic Committee/Commonwealth Games Uganda (UOC/CGU) President and Commonwealth Sport President Dr. Donald Rukare, who joined Uganda’s Minister of State for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang; Uganda’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, H.E. Nimisha Madhvani; and Dr. Bernard Ogwel, General Secretary of the National Council of Sports.
The delegation held discussions following the admission ceremony, highlighting Uganda’s commitment to promoting inclusive sports and supporting military personnel whose lives have been affected by injuries and illness.
Uganda’s participation in the Birmingham 2027 Invictus Games is expected to provide a new opportunity for the country’s wounded and injured service personnel to compete on the global stage while sharing their stories of courage, determination, and recovery.
The inclusion of Uganda in the Invictus Games Foundation reflects the growing recognition of sport’s ability to transform lives beyond competition. Through the power of athletics, participants are encouraged to rebuild their confidence, reconnect with communities, and inspire others facing similar challenges.
The Uganda Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Uganda described the achievement as a significant step in advancing the role of sport in promoting unity, healing, and social inclusion.
“Sport transforms lives. Sport unites communities. Sport heals,” the organisations noted, emphasising the wider impact of Uganda’s entry into the Invictus Games family.
Uganda’s journey to Birmingham 2027 now begins as the country prepares to showcase the strength, resilience, and determination of its service personnel on one of the world’s most inspiring sporting platforms.
