The Uganda Pickleball Association (UPA) successfully hosted the Uganda Pickleball Open at the Old Kampala Sports Arena on the 18th and 19th September 2026.
The host country Uganda was joined by competitors from Kenya, Tanzania, Canada, USA, India and UK for this two-day championship.
The regional and international participation further manifested the rapid growth of Pickleball in Uganda and its increasing international appeal.
Players competed across five categories: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
2026 Uganda Pickleball Open:
Top 3 performers per category:
Men’s singles:
1st: Grivine Pepela
2nd: Balina Raykhan
3rd: Adrian Magandazi
Women’s singles:
1st: Madia Namaganda
2nd: Veronika Nakabira
3rd: Lisa Amenya
Men’s doubles:
1st: Shafick Kabanda & James Mugula
2nd: Latiff Ntale & James Mulwana
3rd: Aly Allibhai & Green Believen
Women’s doubles:
1st: Lisa Amenya & Chandra Salisha
2nd: Madia Namaganda & Veronika Nakabira
3rd: Nina Kamukama & Patience Namataka
Mixed Doubles:
1st: Shafick Kabanda & Madia Namaganda
2nd: Stephen Okoth & Lisa Amenya
3rd: Grivine Pepela & Salisha Chandra
Robert Bakaze, President of the Uganda Pickleball Association, welcomed the strong participation and praised the players, sponsors and partners who contributed to the success of the tournament.
“The 2026 Uganda Pickleball Open demonstrated the tremendous potential of this sport in our country. Welcoming players from seven nations was an important milestone for us and reflects the growing interest in Pickleball across Uganda and the wider region. We congratulate all the winners and participants, and sincerely thank our sponsors and partners for helping us deliver a successful tournament,” said Bakaze.
The Uganda Pickleball Association remains committed to expanding the sport through organized competitions, player development, community engagement and partnerships that will introduce Pickleball to more people across the country.
Partners:
The 2026 Uganda Pickleball open was proudly supported by Paddelle, Talent Africa Group, 1st Financial Foundations, Pickled Gems, Teuton Sports and UK Pickleball Shop.
