Uganda’s Shafick Nasasira clinched gold in the men’s 60–63.5kg boxing category at the 5th Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Games in Addis Ababa, edging out Ethiopia’s Beniyam Abebe in a thrilling 2-1 decision.
Teammate and fellow police officer Raymond Mugisha also made his mark, securing a bronze medal after a hard-fought match.
Uganda’s 15-member team, competing in boxing and taekwondo, is demonstrating both athletic prowess and regional police solidarity. The delegation is led by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Abu Kalule.