Anzoa Anna Harriet

Overview

Anzoa Anna Harriet is a young and promising Ugandan para athlete specializing in javelin under the F46 classification. Despite her young age, she has already represented Uganda at international competitions, winning medals and setting national records. Her journey reflects resilience, determination, and the growing potential of women in para sports in Uganda.

Born on 8th August 2008, Anna comes from Moyo District and currently resides in Kawuku, Namugongo, Entebbe. She is currently pursuing her secondary education in Senior Five while balancing academics and elite sports.

Personal Information

• Full Name: Anzoa Anna Harriet
• Date of Birth: 8th August 2008
• Age: 18 Years
• Sex: Female
• Nationality: Ugandan
• Home District: Moyo District
• Current Residence: Kawuku, Namugongo Village, Entebbe
• Sport Discipline: Para Athletics
• Event: Javelin Throw
• Sport Class: F46
• Coach: Vincent Mutagubya
• Years Active: 3 Years

Athletic Achievements

National Achievement

• Current National Record Holder in Women’s F46 Javelin with a throw of 30.77 meters.

International Achievements

• Gold Medalist – Marrakech Grand Prix 2023 (Javelin)
• Silver Medalist – Marrakech Grand Prix 2024 (Javelin)
• Silver Medalist – Dubai Grand Prix 2026 (Javelin)

World and Continental Rankings

• Ranked 5th in the World in Women’s F46 Javelin with a throw of 30.77m
• Ranked 2nd in Africa in Women’s F46 Javelin

Her Journey into Sports

Anna’s sporting journey began in 2022 while she was in Senior One at CALTEC Academy Makerere. Initially, she participated in table tennis under the guidance of coach Regina Nakibuule. During the Disability Sports Gala held in Iganga in 2022, she performed exceptionally well and won two gold medals.

Later during the event, she encountered athletes from Makerere University training in javelin. Through connections between her coach and athletics coach James, Anna was given an opportunity to try the sport for the very first time. Remarkably, she threw 19 meters on her first attempt, immediately revealing her natural talent and potential in javelin.

From that moment, she transitioned into para athletics and began pursuing javelin seriously.

Motivation

Through persistence, exposure to competitions, and encouragement from her coaches and fellow athletes, she has continued to grow stronger mentally and physically. One phrase that continues to inspire her is:

“Disability is not inability.”

This belief motivates her to keep pushing beyond limitations and strive for excellence.

Goals and Dreams

Anna dreams of reaching the Paralympic level, traveling across different countries and continents, and earning educational opportunities and scholarships through sports. She also aspires to make history as Uganda’s first female Paralympic gold medalist.

Her determination, talent, and rapid rise in international para athletics positions her as one of Uganda’s brightest future stars in the sport.