Uganda International Series 2026: Players battle for $10,000 and ranking points

The battle for prize money and valuable world ranking points resumes at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium on Thursday, October 1, as 115 players begin their campaign at the 2026 Uganda International Series.

Running from October 1–4, the tournament offers a US$10,000 prize pool and up to 2,500 Badminton World Federation (BWF) ranking points, providing players with both financial rewards and an opportunity to improve their international standings.

The ranking points are particularly important as players work towards qualification and preparation for various world championships and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28).

Unlike the Kampala International Future Series, which concluded recently at the same venue, the International Series offers prize money alongside ranking points. The Future Series, dominated by Indian players, offered up to 1,700 ranking points but no prize money, making the International Series another opportunity for players to earn from their performances.

Uganda will have the largest representation, with 67 players among the 115 competitors. They will face players from India, Malaysia, Algeria, Nigeria, Iran, South Africa, Bangladesh, Luxembourg, Germany, Myanmar, Kenya, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

The tournament will follow a knockout format, beginning with qualifying rounds on Thursday. Players must win their opening matches and progress through successive rounds to remain in contention for the title, ranking points and a share of the prize money.

The opening day’s action will feature several Ugandan players, including Emmanuel Atahakanisiwa, Fredrick Kadoli, Shenson Chia, Blaire Mugumya and Fahad Kalibusi, who begin their campaigns in the men’s singles qualifying rounds.

Other Ugandan players, including Joshua Ekochu, Najjimu Mbowa, Abdul Razak Mabuya and Rayan Mutesasira, are also scheduled to compete in the subsequent qualifying rounds.

With a combination of international competition, ranking points and financial rewards at stake, the four-day championship offers players an opportunity to advance their careers while testing themselves against competitors from across the world.

For Uganda’s 67 representatives, playing on home soil presents an opportunity to compete for the available rewards while seeking to make an impression in an international field.

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