Uganda's boxing campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow came to an end after heavyweight boxer Abdul Aziz Ringo, the country's last medal hope was disqualified for misconduct after he had committed an illegal head-butt on England's Damar Thomas .
Ringo headed into the bout carrying the weight of Uganda's medal aspirations after all five of his teammates had already been eliminated from the competition. With a place in the semi-finals guaranteeing at least a bronze medal, hopes rested on the heavyweight to keep Uganda's boxing challenge alive.
Image ; Ringo during the fight
Earlier in the tournament, Kemis Ibrahim became the first Ugandan boxer to exit the competition after his campaign ended in the Round of 32. Alfred Ojok then impressed with a victory in his opening contest before bowing out in the quarter-finals. Batte Nuhu also reached the last eight after a strong start to his campaign but was unable to progress further.
Uganda's women's representatives equally put up determined performances. Emily Nakalema advanced directly to the quarter-finals, where she fought bravely but fell short of a medal. Katushabe Angel also reached the quarter-finals, demonstrating resilience and determination against quality opposition before her campaign came to an end.
With the exits of Kemis Ibrahim, Alfred Ojok, Batte Nuhu, Emily Nakalema and Katushabe Angel, all attention shifted to Abdul Aziz Ringo. As Uganda's final boxer still in contention, he carried the nation's hopes of ending the Games with a place on the podium.
However, Ringo's campaign ended in dramatic fashion after he was disqualified for misconduct in his quarter-final contest. The decision not only ended his hopes of winning a Commonwealth Games medal but also officially brought Uganda's boxing campaign to a close.
The Uganda Bombers travelled to Glasgow with a six-member squad comprising four male and two female boxers. While none of the athletes managed to secure a medal, several delivered encouraging performances by reaching the quarter-finals and competing strongly against some of the Commonwealth's top boxers.
Image ; The six Bombers who travelledAlthough the results did not meet Uganda's expectations, the experience gained at the Commonwealth Games is expected to play an important role in the development of the athletes as they prepare for future continental and global competitions. The Glasgow campaign will provide valuable lessons for both the boxers and the technical team as they continue working towards success on the international stage.
Following his international disappointment, Ringo and the other five now turn their focus to the Uganda Boxing Champions League Season five, where the competition is heating up. With Matovu Ukasha also returning to the ring, fans can expect an exciting battle in the race for the title and the season
PHOTOS ; Courtesy of BBC Sport and Uganda Boxing Federation
