Uganda at the 1972 Summer Olympics

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Uganda competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany under the IOC country code UGA. It was the fifth appearance of the East African nation, which made its Olympic debut in 1956.

				Total
Uganda	1	1	0	2

Uganda finished in 24th position in the final medal rankings

Gold

• John Akii-Bua — Athletics, Men's 400m Hurdles

Silver

• Leo Rwabwogo — Boxing, Men's Flyweight

Bronze

• None

Results by event

Men's Team Competition

• Preliminary Round (Group A)

* Lost to Malaysia (1-3)

* Lost to France (1-3)

* Lost to Pakistan (1-3)

* Drew with Argentina (0-0)

* Drew with West Germany (1-1)

* Lost to Belgium (0-2)

* Drew with Spain (2-2)

Classification Match

* 15th/16th place: Defeated Mexico (4-1) → 15th place

National Olympic Committees at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany

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