Uganda has announced its withdrawal from the Invictus Games, the international sporting competition for wounded military veterans organized by Prince Harry, merely two months after committing to participate. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s military chief and presidential son, revealed the decision through a social media post, stating the country wished to avoid appearing to oppose King Charles III.
The timing of Uganda’s exit follows a recent royal communication clarifying that Prince Harry and Meghan are not working members of the royal family. According to sources connected to the Sussexes, this announcement prompted the Ugandan withdrawal. A government official confirmed that General Kainerugaba holds authority over military participation decisions and maintains the right to alter this position if circumstances change.
Officials from the Invictus Games organization stated they had not received formal notification regarding Uganda’s departure and were actively seeking updated information from their Ugandan contacts. Meanwhile, royal representatives emphasized that King Charles actively supports initiatives benefiting injured service members, potentially contradicting the general’s stated rationale for the withdrawal.
Uganda had joined the games initiative in July as the 26th participating nation, with Birmingham scheduled to host the 2026 competition. Observers expressed concern that the decision would ultimately disadvantage Ugandan military competitors who had prepared for the international event.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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