The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) has launched a nationwide programme to distribute standard boxing rings across the country, beginning with the Northern Region in a major step aimed at decentralising and strengthening boxing development at grassroots level.

The first ring under the new programme was officially handed over to the Northern Region Boxing Association in Gulu City on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Speaking during the handover, UBF Vice President Sula Kamoga said bringing standard boxing facilities closer to athletes would create better opportunities for boxers outside Kampala and other established boxing centres.

The initiative is expected to support talent identification and development, while also reducing the financial burden associated with organising regional championships and open boxing events.

According to the Federation, the availability of standard rings in the regions will also enable local associations to prepare for and host major national competitions, including the Uganda Boxing Champions League and the National Open Championships.

The programme is further intended to improve the quality of training facilities and strengthen regional boxing structures across the country.

Eastern Region Next

Under the Federation's rollout plan, the distribution will continue with the Eastern Region, followed by the Western and Central regions, before eventually extending to other emerging boxing hubs across Uganda.

Each region receiving a ring will also receive basic ring accessories and technical support from the Federation to ensure the equipment is properly installed, maintained and effectively utilised.

UBF President Moses Muhangi described the programme as a long-term investment in the future of Ugandan boxing rather than simply an equipment distribution exercise.

“This is not just about giving out rings. It is about giving every young Ugandan boxer, whether in Lira, Arua, Kabale or Soroti, a fair chance to dream. You cannot build a strong national team if the foundation in the regions is weak. We are building from the bottom up,” Muhangi told Wallnetnews Digital.

The Federation also commended the Government of Uganda, through the National Council of Sports, together with its partners and members of the wider boxing fraternity, for supporting efforts to make the nationwide development programme possible.

Building Boxing from the Grassroots

UBF says the nationwide distribution of standard boxing rings will improve access to proper training facilities while giving regional associations greater capacity to organise competitions and identify emerging talent.

The Federation believes strengthening boxing at regional and grassroots level will ultimately create a larger and more competitive pool of athletes capable of representing Uganda at national, continental and international competitions.

The Northern Region's ring therefore marks the beginning of what UBF says will be a broader transformation of Uganda's boxing infrastructure — with the ambition of building a stronger national boxing system from the grassroots upwards.