Older women in Uganda take up cricket for healthAFP, JINJA, UgandaGiggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats to reshape what aging, health and sports can look like in later life. An elderly woman runs between the wickets as others react during a cricket and physical training session in Jinja, Uganda, on Jan. 10. A woman plays a shot during a cricket and physical training session in Jinja, Uganda, on Jan. 10. A woman runs between the wickets as others react during a cricket and physical training session in Jinja, Uganda, on Jan. 10. For Kusasira, training the women has been a win-win, giving him the opportunity to coach children in the area without opposition.

Source: Taipei Times March 22, 2026 17:12 UTC