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An athlete with a dream. A champion who chose to serve. A coach committed to the vision.
A journey of hard work, sacrifice, resilience and love for rowing and country.
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🇺🇬 Marcel Otim made a strong start in the men’s solo coastal rowing beach sprint at #Dakar2026, clocking 3:24.00 in Time Trial 1 at Saly Beach West.
The 17-year-old now turns his focus to Time Trial 2 as he targets a place in the knockout rounds.
#TeamUganda #Dakar2026
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Otim clocked 3:04.97 in the second time trial of the men's solo coastal beach sprint, 19 seconds quicker than his opening time trial of 3:24.00. His beach run took 11.00 seconds and his row 2:54.86.
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Post event remarks from rowing coach Batenga Nakisozi.
#TeamUganda #Dakar2026
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DAKAR 2026
UPDATES
ON TEAM
UGANDA
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On today
13.07pm: Swimming - Peyton Mary Suubi (400m free)
Complexe Tour de l'Oeuf🏊🏿
13.45pm: Rowing Beach Sprints - Marcel Otim🚣🏿♀️
14.36pm: Rugby 7s Men - Pool B: Argentina vs. Uganda
Complexe Iba Mar Diop 🏉
Not before 3pm Badminton - Women's singles: Micah Cruz (USA) vs. Ramiah Bukenya
Dakar Arena🏸
3pm: Table tennis men's singles: Zyworonek Patryk (Poland) vs. Sebatindira Joseph
Dakar Expo Center 🏓
15.30pm: Table tennis women's singles: Rajkowska Katarzyna vs. Nakawala Jemimah
Dakar Expo Center 🏓
16.58pm: Rugby 7s Men - Pool B: France vs. Uganda
Complexe Iba Mar Diop 🏉
19:42pm: Rugby 7s Men - Pool B: Japan vs. Uganda
Complexe Iba Mar Diop🏉
Uganda Rowing retweeted
DAKAR 2026
UPDATES
ON TEAM
UGANDA
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Rower Otim
Makes Waves
Uganda's Marcel Otim made a commendable account of himself yesterday in the rowing men's solo beach sprint.
The 17yr-old sprinted across the sand on Saly Beach West, powered through the Atlantic Ocean waves, and crossed the line in 3:24.00 in the opening time trial.
He finished ahead of Great Britain's Louie Walker. Facing some of the world's best young coastal rowers, Otim stayed composed through every stage of the race.
Otim then returned today and completed his second time trial, clocking 3:04.97 which was 19 seconds quicker than his opening his day one run in rough tides. His beach run took 11.00 seconds and his row 2:54.86. That left him 24th, outside the top eight who advanced to the last 16 and gave him an overall 32nd placement.
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Otim clocked 3:04.97, improving by 19 seconds on his first time of 3:24.00. He completed the beach run in 11.00 seconds and the rowing section in 2:54.86.
He finished 24th in the time trial, outside the top eight who advanced to the last 16,
Uganda Rowing retweeted
ROWING UPDATE | Dakar 2026
Marcel Andrew Otim completed his second time trial in the Men’s Solo Coastal Beach Sprint on Sunday at Saly Beach West, recording a significant improvement from his opening performance.
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Team Uganda takes on the day with Table Tennis (10AM), Rowing (10:50AM) and the Opening Ceremony (6:30PM).
Catch the ceremony LIVE on Olympics.com and the official Olympic YouTube channel.
Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates!
#TeamUganda #Dakar2026
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Updates from Dakar.
Rower Marcel Andrew Otim had the chance to train at the Saly Beach West which will be his competition venue for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
#TeamUganda #Dakar2026 @jojdakar2026 @NCSUganda1 @Educ_SportsUg @UGRowinOfficial @UgandaRowing1
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🇺🇬 “I’M REALLY ENJOYING SENEGAL!”
Rower Marcel Otim gives us a glimpse of life at the Athletes’ Village in Dakar! From gym sessions to fun moments at the Athlete 360 House, he’s making the most of the experience.
The heat may be intense, but Marcel is ready for race day! 🔥🚣
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Rower Marcel Otim had an opportunity to train at the competition venue in Saly Beach West as he prepares for his first Time Trial on Saturday.
Marcel is scheduled to begin his competition at 1:50 PM EAT.
#TeamUganda #Dakar2026 #YouthOlympicGames
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Meanwhile, the larger contingent of Team Uganda also arrived in Dakar last evening, bringing the team closer to full strength ahead of the Games.
The excitement is building as our young athletes gear up to represent Uganda on the Olympic stage!
#TeamUganda #Dakar2026
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TEAM UGANDA SETTLING IN AT DAKAR 2026!
Team Uganda continues its preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, with table tennis star Joseph Ssebatindira joining the rowing team for a gym session yesterday evening.
In just 5 days, 17-year old junior rower, Marcel Otim, will proudly represent flag and country at the first Olympic event to be held on African soil.
A full-circle moment in his young rowing career.
Dakar 2026. Good luck Marcel!
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The wait is almost over! From October 31 to November 13, our young athletes will represent Uganda at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal.
Take a look at the event schedule and join us in cheering on Team Uganda.
#TeamUganda #Dakar2026 #YouthOlympicGames
2026 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals | Qingdao, China
Elijah Namunyu | Men’s Solo (CM1x)
Time Trial 1: 3:42.76 | 43rd
Time Trial 2: 3:16.32 | 22nd
Overall Ranking: 30th / 45
An impressive improvement between Time Trials, finishing as the 2nd highest-ranked African rower. 🇺🇬
