Four Ugandan boxers disappear after Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Four Ugandan boxers, including Nuhu Batte and Ibrahim Kemis, failed to board their flights home after the Commonwealth Games, turning off their mobile phones. Uganda's chef de mission, Godwin Kayangwe, expressed hope that the athletes would return before their visas expire in October. Reports suggest they may be seeking asylum for better training opportunities. Inquiries by police are ongoing as the High Commission of Uganda addresses the situation with Scottish authorities.
- •Boxers missed their flight home following the Commonwealth Games.
- •Their visas are valid until October 2026.
- •Police are investigating their disappearance.
- •Kayangwe hopes they will return to Uganda soon.
- •One boxer reportedly indicated intentions to seek asylum.
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Uganda team manager has 'no idea' why boxers have disappeared
"Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.
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