Uganda at the 1972 Summer Paralympics

Uganda at the
1972 Summer Paralympics
IPC code UGA
NPC Uganda National Paralympic Committee
in Heidelberg
Competitors 2 in 1 sport
Medals
Gold Silver Bronze Total
0 0 0 0
Summer Paralympics appearances

Uganda made its Paralympic Games début at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany - shortly after Idi Amin's rise to power.

Background

Uganda made their Paralympic debut at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. [1]

Team

Uganda sent a two sportspeople strong delegation to the Games.[2]

Athletics

The country entered only two athletes, who both competed in men's javelin and shotput. Neither of them won a medal.[2]

See also

References

  1. Ssemugabi, Abdul Nasser (2016-09-29). "Uganda: Paralympic Medalist, Emong Has Been Driven By Prayer". The Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  2. 1 2 Uganda at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
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