Uganda at the 1980 Winter Paralympics
Uganda competed at the 1980 Winter Paralympics in Geilo, Norway.
| Uganda at the 1980 Winter Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | UGA |
| NPC | Uganda National Paralympic Committee |
| in Geilo | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals Ranked 11 (joint last)th |
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| Winter Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Team
As in 1976, the country entered only one athlete, Tofiri Kibuuka, who competed in cross-country skiing, and who did not win any medals.[1][2] Kibuuka would later change your nationality, and go on to represent Norway at the Summer Paralympics at the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Games. [2]
Background
As in 1976, also, Uganda was the only African country to compete at the Games.[3] And as in 1976, Uganda was the only country to compete at the 1980 Winter Paralympics but not at the 1980 Winter Olympics.[4]
Uganda has not competed again at the Winter Paralympic Games since 1980, although it continues to compete in the Summer Paralympic Games.[1] The country's only Winter Paralympian, Tofiri Kibuuka, had acquired Norwegian nationality by 1984, and henceforth competed for Norway.[1]
Cross-country skiing
Uganda's sole representative, Tofiri Kibuuka, competed in two events.
- In the Men's middle distance 10 km (category 5B), he finished 12th (out of 31), with a time of 49:52.
- In the Men's long distance 20 km (category 5B), he finished 11th (out of 30), with a time of 1:42:17.[1]
References
- "Tofiri Kibuuka". Paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee.
- Ssemugabi, Abdul Nasser (2016-09-29). "Uganda: Paralympic Medalist, Emong Has Been Driven By Prayer". The Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 2016-10-25.
- List of NPCs at the 1980 Winter Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- Lake Placid 1980, Olympic Movement