Why Uganda failed to field a boxer at Paris Olympics
For the first time since Uganda qualified a boxer for the Olympics, the 2024 Summer Games in Paris took place without a Ugandan pugilist. Declining performances over the past few games, both Commonwealth and Olympics, have indicated that the sport is losing its former glory. It’s hard to recall the last time a Ugandan boxer had more than one fight at the Olympics or Commonwealth Games. We spoke with two boxing coaches to understand the root of the problem.
