Uganda at the 1972 Summer Paralympics
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IPC codeUGA
NPCUganda National Paralympic Committee
Competitors2 in 1 sport
Medals
- Gold
- 0
- Silver
- 0
- Bronze
- 0
- Total
- 0
| Uganda at the 1972 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| 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. Uganda sent two athletes to compete in javelin and shot put.[1][2] This marked the start of Uganda's Paralympic journey, with subsequent appearances in 1976, before returning in 1996 and participating in every Summer Paralympics since.[3]
Uganda made their Paralympic debut at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany.[4][5]
Team
Athletics
The country entered only two athletes, who both competed in men's javelin and shot put. Neither of them won a medal.[6][8]