Julius Ssekitoleko
Julius Ssekitoleko is a Ugandan Olympic weightlifter, competing in the 56 kg category and representing Uganda at international competitions. He has competed at world championships, including at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.[1][2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Julius Ssekitoleko |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Born | August 7, 2000[1] Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
| Event(s) | –56 kg |
| Club | Kisugu Unified Club |
| Coached by | Kisugu Unified |
Tokyo Olympics in 2021
After arriving in Japan on June 19th, 2021, for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Ssekitoleko went missing on July 18th, leaving a note behind him explaining his wish to seek a new life. He was later found in Yokkaichi two days later on July 20th.[3]
Early life
Ssekitoleko was born August 7, 2000 in Mulago Hospital, Kampala.[1]
References
- "Weightlifting | Athlete Profile: Julius SSEKITOLEKO - Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games". results.gc2018.com.
- Rich, Motoko; Inoue, Makiko; Ueno, Hisako (July 16, 2021). "Ugandan Weight Lifter Missing in Japan Amid Olympic Lockdown" – via NYTimes.com.
- NEWS, KYODO. "Ugandan athlete escaped from Olympic team in Japan found by police". Kyodo News+.
External links
- Missing Ugandan weightlifter runs away from Olympics to start a new life
- Olympics Missing Ugandan weightlifter wanted to stay in Japan - media reports
- Ugandan Weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko Missing in Japan Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
- Missing Ugandan Olympic hopeful left note saying he wants to work in Japan
- Ugandan athlete escaped from Olympic team in Japan found by police
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