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Handball was introduced in Uganda in 1971 by Mr. Onegi Nicholas P’Minga. The Uganda Handball Federation governs the sport in Uganda with an objective of spreading it (Handball) all over the country. The Federation is affiliated to sports bodies such as International Handball Federation (IHF) 1976, African Handball Confederation (CAHB), Commonwealth Handball Association (CHA), Supreme Council of Sports in Africa (Zone 5), East and Central Africa Handball Federation (ECAHF), 1985, Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) and the National Council of Sports
Presidents as from 1986 to date are: 1. Mr. Kaweere Tom from 1971 to 1978 2. Mr. Olea John from 1978 to 1982 3. Mr. Oloka W J Gabriel from 1982 to 1986 4. Miss Sheila Agonzibwa from 1986 to 2001 5. Mr. Walugembe Musoke from 2001 to 2003 6. Mr. Badru Ssentongo from 2003 to 2005 7. Hajji Abbey Mubiru from 2005 to 2007 8. Hajji Abbey Mubiru from 2007 to 2011
Member clubs are; 1. Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (Men and Women), 2. Uganda Police Force (Men and Women), 3. Uganda Prisons Service (Men and Women), 4. Air Force (Men), 5. Makerere University (Men and Women), 6. Ndejje University (Men and Women) 7. Nkumba University (Men and Women) 8. Kampala International University (Men) 9. Kyambogo University (Men) Different Competitions are; 1. National League for affiliated clubs 2. National University Championships 3. National Secondary Schools Championships 4. National Primary Schools Championship 5. Uganda Handball Day Cup 6. District Schools competitions 7. National Novice Championships 8. Inter – Forces Handball Championship
Estimated Number of Athletes by now; 1,220 Males and 800 Females
1. National League 180 Men 120 Women 2. University Competitions 140 Men 80 Women 3. Secondary School Competitions 600 Boys 300 Girls 4. Primary School Competitions 300 Boys 200 Girls
Current Executive Committee; 1. Hajji Abby Mubiru President 2. Mr. Willy Mayanja Vice President 3. Mr. Mugerwa Fred Tabale Secretary General 4. Miss. Kitti Rose Assist. Secretary General 5. M/s Mukembo Maliza Treasurer Contacts Uganda Handball Federation (UHF) P.O. Box 4021 Kampala Tel: +256 414 66 85 93 Fax: +256 414 25 83 50 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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