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Ssekyaaya started lifting weights at a young age by starting training locally in Uganda before rising to continental competitions. In 2010, Ssekyaaya participated in the Africa Youth Games & Youth Commonwealth and he won two gold medals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kyeyune |first=Darren Allan |date=2012-06-27 |title=Sekyaaya secures London berth |url=https://kawowo.com/2012/06/27/sekyaaya-secures-london-berth/ |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=Kawowo Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Ssekyaaya started lifting weights at a young age by starting training locally in Uganda before rising to continental competitions. In 2010, Ssekyaaya participated in the Africa Youth Games & Youth Commonwealth and he won two gold medals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kyeyune |first=Darren Allan |date=2012-06-27 |title=Sekyaaya secures London berth |url=https://kawowo.com/2012/06/27/sekyaaya-secures-london-berth/ |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=Kawowo Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In 2012 London Olympics, he competed in the Men’s 62 kg category, lifting 105 kg in snatch and 130 kg in clean and jerk for a total of 235 kg, finishing 13th in the event. |
In 2012 London Olympics, he competed in the Men’s 62 kg category, lifting 105 kg in snatch and 130 kg in clean and jerk for a total of 235 kg, finishing 13th in the event. |
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Ugandan weightlifter
| Born | 11 April 1994 |
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| Height | 1.59 m (5 ft 2+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
Charles Ssekyaaya (born 11 April 1994) is a Ugandan weightlifter.[1][2] He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Men’s 62 kg, finishing 13th.[3]
Early life and Career
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Ssekyaaya was born on 11 April 1994 in Mulago to Godfrey Ssevume.[4]
Ssekyaaya started lifting weights at a young age by starting training locally in Uganda before rising to continental competitions. In 2010, Ssekyaaya participated in the Africa Youth Games & Youth Commonwealth and he won two gold medals.[5]
In 2012 London Olympics, he competed in the Men’s 62 kg category, lifting 105 kg in snatch and 130 kg in clean and jerk for a total of 235 kg, finishing 13th in the event. In the same year, Ssekyaaya participated in the African Championships thus wining gold in snatch and jerk and the Nile Special/Uspa Sports Personality Award in March.
