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David Emong has done it again. Uganda’s Paralympic silver medallist put Uganda on the mark at the World Para Athletics Championships in London by winning the country’s first ever gold on Saturday night. Check also: FOOTBALL TRANSFER GOSSIP: MATIC, AUBAMEYANG, DE GEA, BAKAYOKO, SIGURDSSON Emong did it in style, running 3:58.36in the 1,5oom T46 event to beat defending champion Samir Nouioua ...

Emong, 26, who was Uganda’s only athlete at the competition, clocked 4:00.62 to come second behind Samir Nouioua of Algeria who won in  3:59.46. Australia’s Michael Roeger was third in 4:01.34. Check also:Uganda’s Mutai finishes 8th in RIO as Kiprotich fails to defend marathon medal in Olympics Paralympic Games are a major international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities, and are held soon ...