Uganda Boxers Missing After Games in UK

Police in the United Kingdom have confirmed that several members of Uganda’s boxing team remain unaccounted for following their participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Police Scotland said it received reports that some athletes had not returned with their teams after the event. Authorities are now carrying out inquiries and working with the Home Office to gather more information.

The Commonwealth Games brought together around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations. The international sporting event concluded with a closing ceremony held in Glasgow on Sunday.

Questions emerged after only part of the Ugandan boxing delegation returned home. According to officials from the Uganda Boxing Federation, several athletes have not yet arrived back in Uganda.

Federation president Moses Muhangi said only two members of the six-person boxing team had returned by Tuesday evening. The athletes who have not yet returned include team captain Nuhu Batte, one additional male boxer, and two female boxers.

The returning athletes included Aziz Abdul, a boxer who competed during the Games. Abdul attracted attention during the tournament after being disqualified in his quarterfinal match.

Despite concerns, Ugandan boxing officials have urged caution. Muhangi said it is too early to describe the situation as a disappearance because the athletes still hold valid visas for the United Kingdom.

He explained that some team members had planned to remain in the country for a short period after the competition ended. Athletes were reportedly free to visit relatives, friends, or other contacts before returning home.

According to federation officials, several members of the team were expected to travel back later in the week, while others were scheduled to return during the weekend.

Muhangi stressed that officials are monitoring the situation and waiting for additional information before drawing conclusions.

Authorities in the United Kingdom are continuing their investigation. Police Scotland confirmed that officers are examining reports regarding athletes who remain unaccounted for and are coordinating with relevant government agencies.

Officials have not announced any findings and have not indicated whether criminal activity is suspected. The inquiries remain ongoing.

The situation has drawn attention because international sporting events often involve close coordination between organizers, immigration authorities, and national sports federations.

Event organizers said they work closely with law enforcement agencies and immigration officials to ensure athletes arrive and leave according to visa and travel requirements.

Commonwealth Games officials noted that procedures are in place to monitor athlete participation and travel arrangements throughout the event.

The Games are one of the largest international sporting competitions involving countries and territories connected through the Commonwealth. Athletes travel from across the world to compete in a wide range of sports.

The reports involving the Ugandan boxing team are not the only case attracting attention. Media reports have also indicated that a boxer from Pakistan did not return home as scheduled after the competition.

Authorities have not confirmed whether the separate case is connected to the reports involving the Ugandan athletes.

Sports organizations and government agencies are continuing to communicate as they gather more details about the situation.

At present, officials have emphasized that the athletes remain legally present in the United Kingdom under their current visa arrangements. Because those visas remain valid, authorities have not classified the matter as an immigration violation.

Ugandan boxing officials say they are staying in contact with relevant authorities and expect further updates in the coming days.

The focus remains on determining the whereabouts of the athletes and confirming their travel plans.

Until more information becomes available, officials in both Uganda and the United Kingdom are treating the matter as an ongoing inquiry rather than a confirmed disappearance.

The case continues to be monitored closely as authorities work to establish when the remaining athletes are expected to return and whether any additional action will be required.