Uganda at the Olympics facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Uganda at theOlympics |
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| NOC | Uganda Olympic Committee | ||||||||
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Uganda first joined the Olympic Games in 1956. Since then, Ugandan athletes have competed in almost every Summer Olympic Games. They only missed the 1976 Games because of a boycott. Uganda has never taken part in the Winter Olympic Games.
Ugandan athletes have won a total of 13 medals. All of these medals came from two sports: athletics (track and field) and boxing.
The National Olympic Committee for Uganda was created in 1950. The International Olympic Committee officially recognized it in 1956. This recognition allowed Uganda to send its athletes to the Olympics.
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Uganda's Olympic Medals
Uganda has won medals in both athletics and boxing. This section shows how many medals Uganda has earned over the years.
Medals Won at Summer Games
This table shows Uganda's performance at each Summer Olympic Games. It lists the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals won.
| Games | Athletes | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1956 Melbourne |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 1960 Rome |
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 1964 Tokyo |
13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 1968 Mexico City |
11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 38 |
 1972 Munich |
33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 24 |
 1976 Montreal |
did not participate | |||||
 1980 Moscow |
13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 32 |
 1984 Los Angeles |
26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 1988 Seoul |
24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 1992 Barcelona |
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 1996 Atlanta |
10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 71 |
| 2000 Sydney |
13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 2004 Athens |
11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 2008 Beijing |
12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 2012 London |
15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
 2016 Rio de Janeiro |
21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 2020 Tokyo |
25 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 36 |
 2024 Paris |
24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 55 |
| 2028 Los Angeles |
future event | |||||
| Total | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 72 | |
Medals by Sport
Uganda has won medals in two main sports. This table shows how many medals came from each sport.
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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| Athletics | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| Boxing | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Totals (2 entries) | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 |
Famous Ugandan Medalists
Many talented athletes have won medals for Uganda. Here is a list of these amazing individuals and their achievements.
| Medal | Name | Games | Sport | Event |
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 Silver |
Eridadi Mukwanga | 1968 Mexico City |
 Boxing |
Men's bantamweight |
 Bronze |
Leo Rwabwogo | 1968 Mexico City |
Boxing |
Men's flyweight |
 Gold |
John Akii-Bua | 1972 Munich |
 Athletics |
Men's 400 metre hurdles |
| Silver |
Leo Rwabwogo | 1972 Munich |
Boxing |
Men's flyweight |
| Silver |
John Mugabi | 1980 Moscow |
Boxing |
Men's welterweight |
| Bronze |
Davis Kamoga | 1996 Atlanta |
Athletics |
Men's 400 metres |
| Gold |
Stephen Kiprotich | 2012 London |
Athletics |
Men's marathon |
| Gold |
Peruth Chemutai | 2020 Tokyo |
Athletics |
Women's 3000 metres steeplechase |
| Gold |
Joshua Cheptegei | 2020 Tokyo |
Athletics |
Men's 5,000 metres |
| Silver |
Joshua Cheptegei | 2020 Tokyo |
Athletics |
Men's 10,000 metres |
| Bronze |
Jacob Kiplimo | 2020 Tokyo |
Athletics |
Men's 10,000 metres |
| Gold |
Joshua Cheptegei | 2024 Paris |
Athletics |
Men's 10,000 metres |
| Silver |
Peruth Chemutai | 2024 Paris |
Athletics |
Women's 3000 metres steeplechase |
More to Explore
- List of flag bearers for Uganda at the Olympics
- Category:Olympic competitors for Uganda
- Uganda at the Paralympics
Images for kids
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Boxing pictogram
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Athletics pictogram
See also
In Spanish: Uganda en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños
