Uganda at the 1980 Summer Olympics
| Uganda at the 1980 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| IOC code | UGA |
| NOC | Uganda Olympic Committee |
| in Moscow | |
| Competitors | 13 (13 men and 0 women) in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | John Mugabi |
| Medals Ranked 32nd |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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.