Uganda at the 1972 Summer Paralympics
| Uganda at the 1972 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
| IPC code | UGA |
| NPC | Uganda National Paralympic Committee |
| in Heidelberg | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
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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. 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.