# Four Ugandan boxers disappear in UK, adding to string of missing athletes

Four Ugandan boxers have gone missing after competing at a sports event in the UK, becoming the latest in a series of athletes to vanish under similar circumstances. The disappearances raise questions about athlete welfare and potential asylum-seeking motives during international competitions.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/09/where-are-ugandan-boxers-athletes-vanish-uk-sports-events) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:11 GMT