Uganda competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. The nation returned to the Olympic Games after boycotting the 1976 Summer Olympics. In this campaign it had a standout performance in boxing where Mugabi John "The Beast" who won a silver medal in the Welterweight division, becoming the sole Ugandan medalist at those games. This was the third boxing medal for Uganda overall. The Ugandan team also included track and field athletes, but Mugabi's success was the highlight, marking a significant moment for Ugandan sports.
Medalists
Silver
Athletics
Men
- John Akii-Bua: Men's 400 metres hurdles (did not advance past the semifinals) and 4 ÃÂ 400 metres relay
- Silver Ayoo: Men's 400 metres and 4 ÃÂ 400 metres relay
- Charles Dramiga: Men's 400 metres and 4 ÃÂ 400 metres relay
- Pius Olowo: Men's 4 ÃÂ 400 metres relay
- Fidelis Ndyabagye: Men's Long Jump
- Justin Arop: Men's Javelin Throw (finished 12th in the final)
- The team included track and field athletes, but the star, John Akii-Bua (400m hurdles), could not replicate his 1972 gold, battling personal issues, though he still competed in relays.
Field events
Boxing
Men
- Charles Lubulwa: Light Flyweight
- John Siryakibbe: Bantamweight (reached the quarterfinals, finishing 5th)
- Geofrey Nyeko: Lightweight
- John Munduga: Light Welterweight and team captain
- John Mugabi: Welterweight (won the silver medal)
- George Kabuto: Light Middleweight
- Peter Odhiambo: Middleweight (reached the quarterfinals, finishing 5th)
See also
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