Rubanda District’s Precious Allan Asiimwe Wins Uganda’s First-Ever Gold at the African Archery Championships

National: Uganda has won its first-ever gold medal at the African Archery Championships after para archer Precious Allan Asiimwe claimed the Men’s Para Recurve title at the 15th edition of the continental competition held in Oran, Algeria.

The historic victory makes Asiimwe the first Ugandan to become an African archery champion and marks a major milestone for the country’s growing para sports movement.

Asiimwe, who was born in Nyamabare Parish, Ikumba Sub-county, Rubanda District in the Kigezi Region, won the title after defeating Algeria’s Izri Abdelkader, the world number 29, in a thrilling final.

The match was decided by a shoot-off after both archers finished level. In the decisive sixth set, Asiimwe held his nerve and shot a nine, while Abdelkader scored a seven, giving the Ugandan the continental title on his debut appearance at the African Championships.

Speaking after his victory, an emotional Asiimwe described the achievement as a dream come true. He dedicated the gold medal to Uganda and thanked everyone who supported him throughout his journey in archery.

Uganda Archery Vice President Sula Blick described the victory as a landmark achievement for both Asiimwe and the country, saying it is a proud moment for Ugandan archery.