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 |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Uganda made its Paralympic Games début at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany - shortly after Idi Amin's rise to power.
Background
[edit]Uganda made their Paralympic debut at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. [1][2]
Team
[edit]Uganda sent a two sportspeople strong delegation to the Games.[3][4]
Athletics
[edit]The country entered only two athletes, who both competed in men's javelin and shot put. Neither of them won a medal.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Ssemugabi, Abdul Nasser (2016-09-29). "Uganda: Paralympic Medalist, Emong Has Been Driven By Prayer". The Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 2016-10-25.
- ^ "Uganda Paralympics - Rio 2016 Medals, Athletes & News". www.paralympic.org. Retrieved 2016-12-25.
- ^ a b Uganda at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- ^ "Uganda Paralympics - Rio 2016 Medals, Athletes & News". www.paralympic.org. Retrieved 2016-12-25.
External links
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