The 20-year-old Sekitoleko had arrived in Tokyo with the Ugandan weightlifting team, hoping to take part in a major sporting event. However, he was unable to win a seat on the Ugandan weightlifting team.
It was expected that Sekitoleko would have returned to his homeland on July 20, but shortly after learning about not qualifying for the Olympics, Sekitoleko could no longer be found.
He left a note in his hotel room stating that he did not want to return to his native Uganda because he wanted to start working in Japan. He also wrote that his belongings should reach his wife after returning to Uganda.
Osaka City Train Station confirmed that the weightlifter had purchased a ticket to Nagoya City, about a 50-minute drive away.
The Ugandan Olympic Committee issued a report on the incident: “We expected him to qualify for the Olympics. However, on July 5, the International Weightlifting Federation said he did not qualify. He and his coach had to return to Uganda on July 20. In the team talks, respect for immigration regulations. “
Representatives of the Uganda Olympic team said they were working with local authorities to find the 20-year-old athlete and return him home.
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