The delegation consisted of athletics competitors Jacob Araptany, Benjamin Kiplagat, Thomas Ayeko, Abraham Kiplimo, Geofrey Kusuro, Julius Mutekanga, Stephen Kiprotich, Moses Kipsiro, Janet Achola, Dorcus Inzikuru and Jane Suuto, badminton player Edwin Ekiring, swimmers Ganzi Mugula and Jamila Lunkuse and weightlifter Charles Ssekyaaya. It was led by its vice-president Edward Ssekandi, and the Uganda Olympic Committee technical vice-president Dennis Galabuzi who served as their chef de mission to help increase morale among the athletes. For the first time since 1956, Uganda did not qualify athletes in boxing. Mugula was selected as the flag bearer for both the opening and closing ceremonies. Middle-distance runner Annet Negesa was due to compete in the women's 800 metres but withdrew due to an Achilles tendon injury.