Tamale Safalu
Tamale Safalu is a Ugandan bodybuilder who, despite losing a leg in an accident, has become a trailblazer for athletes with disabilities. His inspiring story was featured in a winning photo at the 2025 World Press Photo competition, showcasing his determination to compete against able-bodied rivals.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | 8.50 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 37,539 | $1,400,000 | 1,124$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,541 | $700,000 | 448$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 5,314 | $160,000 | 88$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,002 | $2,700,000 | 716$ |
| Totals | 5 | 132,955,762 | 66,396 | $4,960,000 | 2,376$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
Tamale Safalu is a Ugandan bodybuilder who continues to compete despite losing a leg in a motorcycle accident.
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United Kingdom:
Tamale Safalu is the first bodybuilder with a disability in Uganda to compete against able-bodied athletes.
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Hungary:
Tamale Safalu is a bodybuilder who lost his leg in a terrible motorcycle accident in 2020 but continues to train.
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Switzerland:
Tamale Safalu is the first Ugandan bodybuilder with a disability to compete in regular competitions after losing a leg in a motorcycle accident five years ago.
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Spain:
Tamale Safalu is the first disabled athlete to compete in Uganda despite losing a leg.
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