The Uganda International Challenge 2026 is currently underway in Kampala, Uganda. The event is scheduled from February 18 – 22, 2026.
The competition is being held at the Lugogo Indoor Arena in Kampala.
This is the 22nd edition of the tournament in which Over 256 international players from 40 different countries are taking part.
All eyes are on native Fadilah Shamika Mohamed Rafi, who just won gold at the All Africa Senior Championships in Botswana earlier this week. She is partnered with Tracy Naluwooza in the doubles.
Uganda International Challenge 2026: Schedule
The tournament follows a standard five-day tournament structure:
| Date | Stage | Start Time (EAT) |
| Feb 18 (Wed) | Qualifying Rounds & Early Rounds | 9:00 AM |
| Feb 19 (Thu) | Round of 32 (All Categories) | 9:00 AM |
| Feb 20 (Fri) | Round of 16 & Quarter-Finals | 9:00 AM |
| Feb 21 (Sat) | Semi-Finals | 10:00 AM |
| Feb 22 (Sun) | Finals | 10:00 AM |
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Uganda International Challenge 2026: Points Distribution
The Uganda International Challenge 2026 is a Grade 3 BWF Continental Circuit event. Since it is an International Challenge (the highest tier within Grade 3), it offers a significant number of ranking points, which are especially vital for players targeting qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The following points are awarded to players based on the round they reach:
| Round | Ranking Points |
| Winner | 4,000 |
| Runner-up | 3,400 |
| Semi-finalists | 2,800 |
| Quarter-finalists | 2,200 |
| Round of 16 | 1,520 |
| Round of 32 | 920 |
| Round of 64 | 360 |
| Round of 128 | 170 |
Uganda International Challenge 2026: Prize Money
The Uganda International Challenge 2026 features a total prize purse of $20,000 USD. As an International Challenge event, the prize money is distributed among the top finishers to reward their performance across all five categories.
Here is the specific breakdown of the prize money for the 2026 edition:
Singles (Men’s & Women’s)
| Position | Prize Money (USD) |
| Winner | $2,400 |
| Runner-up | $1,300 |
| Semi-finalists | $1,000 |
| Quarter-finalists | $200 |
Doubles (Men’s, Women’s & Mixed)
| Position | Prize Money per Pair (USD) |
| Winners | $1,600 |
| Runners-up | $800 |
| Semi-finalists | $300 |
