Uganda Draughts Federation
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| Sport | Draughts |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Uganda |
| Abbreviation | UDF |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Affiliation | International Draughts Federation World Draughts Federation (FMJD) |
| Regional affiliation | African Draughts Confederation |
| Headquarters | YMCA, Kampala, Uganda |
| President | Dan Isabirye |
| Secretary | Mathius Mulumba |
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The Uganda Draughts Federation (UDF), also referred to in Ugandan press as the Uganda Draughts Association, is the national governing body for the game of draughts in Uganda. It is recognised by the National Council of Sports (NCS) and is affiliated to both the International Draughts Federation (IDF) and the World Draughts Federation (FMJD).[1][2]
History
The UDF was formed in 1997 and gained government recognition through affiliation to the NCS the same year.[3] The federation organises competitions in several draughts variants, including pool checkers (the most widely played form in Uganda), Brazilian, Russian and international draughts, at both individual and club level.[4][5]
By its own account, the federation has faced a persistent lack of government and sponsorship funding, limiting its ability to acquire boards, timers and instructional materials, and to send teams to international competitions.[4][6][7]
Competitions
The UDF runs an annual national draughts-64 championship (covering pool checkers and Russian draughts), typically held over multiple rounds under Swiss system rules, alongside club championships.[8] Ugandan players and teams have represented the country at continental and IDF/FMJD-sanctioned international events, including the World Draughts-64 Championship.[9]
Leadership
As of 2024, the federation's president is Dan Isabirye, who also serves as president of the Mind Sports Association of Uganda.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ "Uganda Draughts Federation (UDF)". National Council of Sports, Uganda. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Uganda's Recommendations to FMJD General Assembly" (PDF). Uganda Draughts Federation / World Draughts Federation. 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Uganda's Recommendations to FMJD General Assembly" (PDF). Uganda Draughts Federation / World Draughts Federation. 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Uganda's Recommendations to FMJD General Assembly" (PDF). Uganda Draughts Federation / World Draughts Federation. 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Draughts-64 Championship of Uganda". International Draughts Federation. 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Draught Association Seeks Government Handshake After Triumph In Africa". ChimpReports. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "NCS tells dormant federations to forget about gov't funding". New Vision. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Abdul Hafiz became the winner of the Uganda draughts-64 championships". International Draughts Federation. 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Draught Association Seeks Government Handshake After Triumph In Africa". ChimpReports. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Lira, Elgon excel at 2024 Intercollegiate games in Kabale". Kawowo Sports. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
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