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Susan Sanchez

Uganda Pulls Out of Invictus Games Two Months After Joining as Army Chief Cites Loyalty To King Charles

Uganda has withdrawn from the Invictus Games just two months after joining the international sporting community (Credit: Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces UPDF)

Uganda has pulled out of the Invictus Games just two months after joining, with the country's army chief saying he does not want Kampala's involvement to appear disloyal to King Charles III.

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, announced on X on 9 September that the country would no longer take part in the international sporting movement, reversing a July commitment to compete at the 2027 Games in Birmingham.

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