Kampala hosts first major sports showpiece

KAMPALA – The World Cross Country Championship takes place in Kampala Sunday in Uganda’s biggest ever sports showpiece, with the traditional rivalry between Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes set to dominate the event.
The reigning national cross country champion, James Sugira (right) will lead Team Rwanda in Kampala. / Sam Ngendahimana
The reigning national cross country champion, James Sugira (right) will lead Team Rwanda in Kampala. / Sam Ngendahimana
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