Uganda sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China, which took place from September 6 to 17, 2008. According to official records, the only athlete was powerlifter Billy Ssengendo. The country did not win any medal during these games.
Key details
- Athletes: The sole representative in powerlifter Billy Ssengendo
- Coach: Haruna Sendagire accompanied the athlete.
- Result: Uganda did not secure any medals at these Games.
- Context: Uganda had participated intermittently in the Paralympics, with a sole representative athlete, primarily in powerlifting.
Powerlifting
- Billy Ssengendo was the sole representative for Uganda, competing in Men's Powerlifting.
- He participated in the 48 kg category event.
- Billy Ssengendo did not successfully record a lift in the competition, finishing with a result of "No Mark" men.
Historical context
- This was Uganda's sixth appearance at the Summer Paralympic Games since its debut in 1972.
- At the time, Uganda had not yet won its first Paralympic medal; that milestone was later achieved by David Emong in 2016.
- The 2008 delegation was managed by the Uganda National Paralympic Committee.
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