Hockey started in Uganda at Club level in 1921 when the Entebbe Goan Institute cup was introduced.

But it was not until 1948 when the Indian Hockey Team visited Uganda and defeated her 11 – 0 that fresh interest was generated.

Uganda started playing competitive matches against her East African neighbours, Kenya and Tanganyika in 1959.

India’s visit in 1959 was followed by visits by Pakistan in 1960, 1962 and 1963.

By 1966 Uganda were the East African Hockey Champions and rated highly in International hockey circles.

Uganda finished second behind Kenya in the 1971 All African Championship and thereby earned a place in the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.

Munich was their first trip outside the African Continent.

Sadly this was their one and only participation at Olympic Games.

Uganda's match records at Olympic Games:

1972 Munich Olympic Games, click here