Francis Nyangweso
Ugandan boxer (1939-2011)
フランシス・ニアンゲソ
- Born
- 29 September 1939, Busia District
- Died
- 15 February 2011, Kampala
- Citizenship
- Uganda
- Sport
- boxing
- Occupation
- boxer, politician, military personnel, boxing referee, diplomat
- Height
- 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Francis Were Nyangweso (29 September 1939 – 15 February 2011) was a Ugandan boxer. He competed in the men's light middleweight event at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He later went on to work in sports administration in Uganda, as well as becoming a general in the Ugandan Army, before being caught up in a bribery scandal at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games | ||
| 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games | 1958 | |
| 1960 Summer Olympics | 1960 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q10284512 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.