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.Athlete Biography , Official website of the 2008 Paralympic Games 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. AthleteEventResultRankBilly Ssengendo60 kg152.510
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.
See also Uganda at the Paralympics Uganda at the 2008 Summer Olympics Uganda at the 2000 Summer Paralympics Uganda at the 1972 Summer Paralympics
References
External links International Paralympic Committee