Uganda at the 1972 Summer Paralympics explained

Npc:UGA
Npcname:Uganda National Paralympic Committee
Games:Summer Paralympics
Year:1972
Location:Heidelberg
Competitors:2
Sports:1
Gold:0
Silver:0
Bronze:0
Appearances:auto

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] [2]

Team

Uganda sent a two sportspeople strong delegation to the Games.[3] [4]

Athletics

See also: Athletics at the 1972 Summer Paralympics. The country entered only two athletes, who both competed in men's javelin and shot put. Neither of them won a medal.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Uganda: Paralympic Medalist, Emong Has Been Driven By Prayer. Ssemugabi. Abdul Nasser. 2016-09-29. The Monitor (Kampala). 2016-10-25.
  2. Web site: Uganda Paralympics - Rio 2016 Medals, Athletes & News. www.paralympic.org. 2016-12-25.
  3. http://www.paralympic.org/Sport/Results/search.html?npc=UGA&gender=all&medal=all&sport=all&games=all Uganda at the Paralympics
  4. Web site: Uganda Paralympics - Rio 2016 Medals, Athletes & News. www.paralympic.org. 2016-12-25.