Ssentongo Hassan was crowned the 2026 Mr Central Region Overall Bodybuilding Champion following the Mr & Miss Central Region Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship held on Saturday, November 7, at Sharing Hall in Nsambya, Kampala.

Hassan emerged overall champion ahead of Mayanja Rickie, who finished as first runner-up, while Musana Abdul took third place. Kinobe Joseph finished fourth.

Hassan also won the men’s bodybuilding welterweight category, ahead of Ssemuyaba Francis and Kibirango Yasin Yakisha.

Mayanja won the light heavyweight category, beating Hamis Kayabula, while Musana claimed the lightweight title ahead of Ssekite Steven and Asha Umar.

Kinobe won the bantamweight category and also claimed the Classic Physique title, finishing ahead of Ssemujju Edward and Isiko Ibrahim in bodybuilding, and Ssemuyaba Francis and Kawayida Kaddu in Classic Physique.

Kamara Alfan won the Men’s Physique category, with Ssegujja Hamza and Masagazi Conrad completing the top three.

In the women’s categories, Mukyala Shamirah competed in Bikini, Nakafeero Patricia in Figure and Ashamira Gift Dapala in Women’s Physique. Miyagi Pharooq featured in the Masters category, while Ssemugenyi Arafat made a special guest appearance as a guest poser.

The competition was organised by Suplex Fitness Gym under the Uganda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (UBBFA).

The judging panel was led by Mr Sentongo, alongside Edmond Kalyango, Mayambala and Coach Odhiambo.

The championship brought together athletes from across the Central Region and beyond, competing in different bodybuilding and fitness disciplines.

The event was sponsored by Rosefoam, J&L Industries, RZ Innovations, Five Star Plastics, MYMTNTV, Hector Sounds, YES Centre, Heena Beverages, Papaz Spot, NBS Sport and Uganda Fitness Elites.