The Uganda Athletics Federation has listed 21 Athletes to represent Uganda at the World Athletics Championships between August 19 and 27 August 2023 in Budapest, Hungary.
The team of nine women and 12 men has World 10,000m defending Champion Joshua Cheptegei Kiprui chasing a double of 10,000m and 5,000m with Jacob Kiplimo. On the side of the women, Chelangat Sarah will attempting this feat.
The team has a sprinter in Orogot Gracious Tarsis, who comfortably qualified in the men’s 200m after excellent form in the USA.
Another new face in the team is Dradiga Tom, who makes his debut at the prestigious World Championships after qualifying in the 800m.
Olympics 3000m Steeple Chase defending champion Chemutai Peruth and former World Champion in the 800m (2019), Nakaayi Halima, will lead
Uganda’s medal hunt for the women
The team will depart in three batches, on August 17, 21, and 24, 2023, aboard Turkish Air. The last batch comprises the six Marathon athletes, whose
The competition Schedule is August 26, 2023, and August 27, 2023, for women and men, respectively.
Oding Quinto will act as the team Physiotherapist, Chelangat Peter will be the Safe guarding officer, and Chesang Grace will be the Team Chaperone.
The World Athletics Congress delegate is UAF President Domenic Otucet.
The selected athletes:
1. Nakaayi Halima (800m)
2. Nanyondo Winnie (1500m)
3. Chemutai Peruth (3000m SC)
4. Chelangat Sarah (5000m and 10000m)
5. Chesang Chemweno Prisca (5000m)
6. Chesang Stella (10000m)
7. Chesang Doreen (Marathon)
8. Cheptegei Rebecca (Marathon)
9. Chelangat Mercyline (Marathon)
MEN
1. Orogot Gracious Tarsis (200m)
2. Dradriga Tom (800m)
3. Mayanja Salim Abu (1500m)
4. Chemutai Leonard (3000m SC)
5. Chelimo Oscar (5000m)
6. Cheptegei Kiprui Joshua (5000m and 10000m)
7. Kiplimo Jacob (5000m and 10000m)
8. Kibet Rogers (10000m)
9. Ayeko Joel (10000m)
10. Kissa Stephen (Marathon)
11. Kiplangat Victor (Marathon)
12. Kwemoi Rotich Andrew (Marathon)
