# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The 1st African Dragon Boat Cup 2026 in Uganda
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 am (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: UGANDA TO HOST THE FIRST-EVER AFRICA DRAGON BOAT CUP IN 2026 ��

Uganda is set to make history as it hosts the inaugural Africa Dragon Boat Cup from 1st–4th October 2026!

During a meeting with Ambassador Richard Kabonero, Head of Regional Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Solomon Muwonge, President of the Uganda Dragon Boat Federation, confirmed Uganda’s readiness to welcome this major international sporting event.

The meeting also featured a delegation from the Africa Dragon Boat Federation led by Mr. Ehab Gouda and Ms. Mary Lai, who are in Uganda to assess preparedness, train and certify local officials, and inspect event venues.

Amb. Kabonero applauded the Federation’s efforts, noting that Dragon Boat sport presents unique opportunities for Ugandans to develop talent, promote the country globally, and strengthen people-to-people relations.

� A Truly Global Event
Mr. Gouda shared that the 2026 competition will bring together over 500 professional athletes from 16 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, and South America—along with hundreds of fans and millions of online viewers.

With a history spanning 2,500 years, Dragon Boat is one of China’s most cherished traditional sports, attracting over 50 million players worldwide.
According to Ms. Mary Lai, hosting this continental event will give Uganda a powerful platform to showcase opportunities in tourism, investment, and trade, leveraging sports as a catalyst for engagement.

The meeting was also attended by Ms. Margaret Kafeero, Head of Public Diplomacy, and Mr. Stilson Muhwezi, First Secretary in charge of Sports Diplomacy.

� Uganda is ready to paddle its way onto the global sports stage!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/events/the-1st-african-dragon-boat-cup-2026-in-uganda/200029531076054
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **location**: 11728
- **full address**: 11728

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Longzhou Africa (https://allevents.in/org/longzhou-africa/27377131)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 11728
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Longzhou Africa
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, meetups, contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The 1st African Dragon Boat Cup 2026 in Uganda ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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