Event:Wiki Loves Sport 2026 in Uganda
Wiki Loves Sport 2026 in Uganda is a national Wikimedia campaign aimed at increasing the online visibility of Ugandan sports across Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons. Building on the success of the 2025 edition, the 2026 program expands sports coverage, strengthens mentorship, and deepens multimedia documentation of athletes, federations, events, and sports heritage in Uganda.
The project runs from May – November 2026.
Project Goals
edit- Recruit and train 15 new & experienced contributors in Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Commons, Project Leadership.
- Create or improve 150 Wikipedia articles on Ugandan sports.
- Create or enhance 1,500 Wikidata items.
- Upload 1,000 sports-related media files to Wikimedia Commons.
- Add 400,000+ words across English and local languages (Luganda, etc.).
- Document Uganda’s sports heritage through multimedia & interviews.
- Establish partnerships with at least five sports institutions.
- Build sustainability by training 2025 mentees as assistant trainers.