Four Ugandan boxers vanish after Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Four Ugandan boxers have reportedly vanished after competing in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The athletes were given a short sightseeing period before their scheduled flight home on Tuesday. Upon departure, four seats remained empty, sparking speculation. A team manager expressed uncertainty about their disappearance, amid reports that one athlete mentioned intentions to seek asylum in the UK.
- •Four Ugandan boxers did not board their flight home from Glasgow.
- •The athletes competed in the Commonwealth Games prior to their disappearance.
- •A team manager has no knowledge of their whereabouts.
- •One boxer reportedly indicated plans to claim asylum.
- 9:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Where are the Ugandan boxers? Four are latest athletes to vanish after UK sports events
"Team manager has ‘no idea’ why they disappeared, after reports one of Commonwealth Games athletes said they intended to claim asylum Years of arduous preparation and training had come to fruition and the pressure was finally lifted. After competing for their country in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, athletes from Uganda were afforded a couple of days’ sightseeing time before catching their plane home on Tuesday. But when the flight took off, there were four empty seats. Continue reading...
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