Uganda's famous sport personalities - Part 1

Charlie Lubega (Rally driver)

Charlie Lubega a 4-time national champion and won the Pearl 3 times

(L-R) Charlie Lubega, Fabrice Rulinda, Robert Kabushenga, Dr.Martin Aliker and Mr. Alan Shonubi at a dinner

Rally drivers Charlie Lubega (left) and Japan's Miyoshi Hideaki at Lubiri 13/4/2007.

Charlie Lubega and Chaka Chaka during the PAM awards at Munyonyo in October, 2003

Susan and Charlie Lubega during the USPA GALA in 2012

Chipper Adams (Rally driver)

He is known for car racing. However, after an accident in 2001 and later being shot at in 2006, Chipper Adams gave up the sport to pursue his dream of assembling cars.

Chipper Adams gets ready for his turn during Engen sprint at Garuga 18/1/2004

Godfrey Nyakana (Boxing)

A former professional boxer who retired in 1997. Made a comeback in 2003 but was defeated by Tanzanian Oswald Maneno leading to his eventual retirement. In August 2009 he was elected unopposed as Uganda Amateur Boxing Federation president replacing UOC president Rogger Ddungu who resigned amid conflicts in the sport.

Godfrey Nyakana (R) in training with Deo Wanana at KBC gym in preparation for a nontitle Commonwealth elimination fight against Oswald Maneno of Tanzania, Dec 9, 2003.

Godfrey Nyakana sizes it out with Diendomne Katonang during his come back to fight at Nakivubo on July 26, 2003.

Godfrey Nyakana is declared the winner of his return back fight against South Africa's Diendomne Katonang at Nakivubo on July 27, 2003.

Godfrey Nyakana during a press conference on April 21, 2010

Godfrey Nyakana during a campaign rally in 2006

Godfrey Nyakana (center) during a swearing-in ceremony at Fairway Hotel on May 25, 2011. He had been elected as NRM Chairperson Kampala Central Division

Godfrey Nyakana (Center) during the NRM manifesto launch on November 1, 2010