Uganda at the 2007 All-Africa Games
Uganda competed in the 2007 All-Africa Games held at the Stade du 5 Juillet in the city of Algiers, Algeria. The country received two medals, including a gold in long-distance running. It was the first time that the country had won a medal in badminton, receiving a bronze in the men's singles.
| Uganda at the 2007 All-Africa Games | |
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| IOC code | UGA |
| NOC | Uganda Olympic Committee |
| in Algiers 11 July 2007 – 23 July 2007 | |
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| All-Africa Games appearances | |
Medal summary
Uganda won a gold and a bronze at the games. Moses Kipsiro won gold in the 5000 metres event, despite losing a shoe during the race.[1] His winning time was 13 hours 12 minutes and 51 seconds.[2] The other medal was in badminton, the first in the history of the African Games.[3] Edwin Ekiring was beaten by Nabil Lasmari of Algeria in the semi-final in straight sets 21–17, 21–14 to receive the bronze medal in the men's singles.[4]
List of Medalists
Gold Medal
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date | Ref |
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 Gold | Moses Kipsiro | Athletics | 5000 metres | [5] | |
Bronze Medal
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date | Ref |
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 Bronze | Edwin Ekiring | Badminton | Men's singles | [4] | |
References
- Bashaija, Sande (17 October 2010). "Olympic medal separates Kipsiro and greatness". Daily Montor. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- "2007 All-Africa Games, July 18-22, Algiers". Africathle. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- "History". Uganda Badminton Association. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- Vision Reporter (28 May 2007). "Ekiring good for bronze". New Vision. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- Krastev, Todor (24 August 2009). "Athletics Africa Games 2007 Alger (ALG)". Todor66. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
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