Paul Mutambuze (born 11 November 1964) is a legendary Ugandan table tennis player and coach who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics. He has had a storied 50-year career in the sport, winning numerous national and regional titles, including the East African Open and the Uganda Open. He competed in the men's singles event at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta ^[1] and he is a two-time Olympian. He participated in three World Championships of table tennis. He currently serves as a national coach for the Ugandan table tennis team, helping to prepare them for international competitions like the African Games^[2].

• Birth Date: November 11, 1964.
• Nationality: Ugandan.
• Education: He attended Mwiri Primary School and Busoga College Mwiri in Jinja, where he first discovered his passion for table tennis in the school dining hall.
• Early Life: Growing up in the 1970s and 80s, Mutambuze initially hid his interest in the sport from his family, who he feared would discourage him from playing such an "unpopular" game.^[3]

As of 2025, Paul Mutambuze continues to be an active leader in the Ugandan sports community:

• National Coach: He serves as the head coach for the Ugandan national table tennis team, leading them to international events such as the 2025 ITTF Africa Senior Championships in Tunisia.
• Talent Development: He is a vocal advocate for nurturing young talent and has started several table tennis clubs in the Jinja and Busoga regions to develop the next generation of players.^[4][5]

According to Paul Mutambuze's career stats spanning five decades, he has achieved significant success both as a player and coach.^[6]