Uganda at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Uganda at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Infobox Olympics Uganda
games=2008 Summer
competitors=12
sports=5
flagbearer=Ronald Serugo
officials=

Uganda competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. Uganda sent a delegation of eleven competitors, who took part in four sports. [ [http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/02/content_8472193.htm "Uganda's Olympic team to leave for Beijing on July 28"] , Xinhua, July 2, 2008]

Athletics

Men

The following athletes have secured participation in the Beijing Games. [ [http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-06/19/content_8401897.htm "Ugandan badminton player Ekiring secures Olympic slot"] , Xinhua, June 19, 2008]

Boxing

Uganda qualified one boxer for the Olympic boxing tournament. Ronald Serugo earned Africa's last spot in the light flyweight class, at the second African qualifying tournament. [http://www.aiba.org/en-US/news/ozqsp/newsId/581/news.aspx 2nd AIBA African Olympic Boxing Qualification Tournament] ]

ee also

* Uganda at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

References



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