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Uganda has officially joined the Invictus Games Foundation, becoming the 26th participating nation and the first country in East Africa to join the global movement that uses sport to aid the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded, injured and sick military personnel.
The announcement was made on Monday during the 14th Invictus Games Foundation Conversation at Chatham House in London, ahead of the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham.
Founded in 2014 by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the Invictus Games is an international multi-sport competition for wounded, injured and sick serving and former military personnel. The Games aim to support participants' physical and mental recovery, promote resilience, and use the power of sport to help veterans rebuild their lives while inspiring others around the world.
Welcoming Uganda into the community, the Foundation's Patron, Prince Harry, said the organisation's continued growth is about reaching more service personnel in need of support and ensuring no one faces their recovery journey alone.
Uganda's Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, described the admission as a major milestone, saying it reflects the country's commitment to supporting servicemen and women injured in the line of duty.
He credited President Yoweri Museveni for his leadership and Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugabafor championing Uganda's entry into the Invictus community following the Foundation's visit to Kampala in October 2025.
The minister also confirmed that Uganda will field a team at the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham.
Uganda's admission follows a partnership agreement signed between the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Invictus Games Foundation in October 2025 to strengthen rehabilitation services for wounded soldiers through sport. Since then, the Foundation has visited Uganda's rehabilitation centres and donated sports equipment to support veterans' recovery.