Uganda competed in the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. It was their eleventh time at the games. [1] It sent 13 male and 7 female athletes to the games. [2]
Uganda competed in the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. It was their eleventh time at the games. [1] It sent 13 male and 7 female athletes to the games. [2]
| Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Uganda | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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