Uganda_at_the_2007_All-Africa_Games

Uganda at the 2007 All-Africa Games

Uganda at the 2007 All-Africa Games

Sporting event delegation

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.

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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

Medal table

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Gold Medal

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Bronze Medal

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    Bashaija, Sande (17 October 2010). "Olympic medal separates Kipsiro and greatness". Daily Montor. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  2. [2]
    "2007 All-Africa Games, July 18-22, Algiers". Africathle. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
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    "History". Uganda Badminton Association. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
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    Vision Reporter (28 May 2007). "Ekiring good for bronze". New Vision. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
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    Krastev, Todor (24 August 2009). "Athletics Africa Games 2007 Alger (ALG)". Todor66. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
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