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Byukusenge (R) joined karate in 2010, and insists he has never looked back since.

Using karate skills in real life; Byukusenge shares his story

Thursday, May 13, 2021
The iconic Kigali Arena will host all the 26 games of the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) in a bubble environment.
Basketball

Basketball Africa League: What are the Covid-19 preventive protocols in place?

Thursday, May 13, 2021
Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju, the Rwandan Minister for Sports.
Basketball

Fans to be allowed inside Kigali Arena for BAL 2021 games – Munyangaju

Thursday, May 13, 2021
A group of youth unveil the BAL logo last year at the Kigali Arena. The tournament will tip off on May 16 and run until May 30.
Basketball

What does hosting BAL mean for Rwanda, basketball community?

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Several pay TV networks that include Canal+, ESPN, beIN Sports, NBA TV, Tencent Video, TSN, American Forces Network (AFN) and Voice of America (VOA) will air the two week competition.
Basketball

BAL announces broadcast partners and games schedule

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Marthe Yankurije runs during a previous cross country competition at Kicukiro stadium. She is one of the athletes looking to qualify for the Olympic Games.

Rwandan trio in Zambia for Tokyo 2020 Games qualification

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Basket Africa League (BAL) Logo was officially launched in Kigali December 2019. The inaugural tourney will tip off on May 16 with Patriots taking on Rivers Hoopers of Nigeria.
Basketball

10 things you need to know about the 2021 BAL tourney

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
APR FC players pose for a group photo before their match against Bugesera FC. The army side qualified for the quarter finals of the Primus national league without losing any match.

Primus National League: APR, Gorilla FC qualify for quarterfinals

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Nigerian basketball giants are pooled in Group A alongside Patriots.
Basketball

BAL 2021: Rivers Hoopers announce 13-man roster

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
J. Cole is one of four signings that Patriots have made to beef up their roster.
Basketball

Patriots coach confirms rapper J. Cole on club’s roster for Basketball Africa League

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
AS Kigali women football team poses for a group photo before a league match against Scandinavia FC last year. The womenu2019s football league is expected to resume soon.
Football

Women football clubs criticise FERWAFA’s ‘financial decisions’

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
APR FC striker Jacques Tuyisenge during a training session on May 7. The 28-year-old has recovered from a knee injury.
Football

I’m fit to play again, says APR striker Jacques Tuyisenge

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Spectators watch the 2016 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally. The race has been ranked among the most prestigious events on the continent.

Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally among the best in Africa

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Former Tour du Rwanda winners Jean-Bosco Nsengimana and Samuel Mugisha cross the finish line of Tour du Rwanda 2021 at Rebero on May 9. Rwandan riders performed poorly this year.

Rwandan riders disappoint at 2021 Tour du Rwanda

Sunday, May 09, 2021
Thu00e9ogu00e8ne Uwayo, the president of the Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee. Uwayo is keen to earn more international medals for Rwanda.

What will Uwayo bring to the Rwanda Olympic Committee?

Sunday, May 09, 2021
Patriots players during a training session at Kigali Arena ahead of BAL in Kigali.

BAL 2021: Patriots to face Rivers Hoopers in opener

Sunday, May 09, 2021
The New Times

Cristian Rodriguez wins 2021 Tour du Rwanda

Sunday, May 09, 2021
The New Times

Uwayo elected President of Rwanda Olympic Committee

Saturday, May 08, 2021
The New Times

Tour du Rwanda: Jhanatan Restrepo wins seventh stage, Cristian Rodriguez keeps yellow jersey

Saturday, May 08, 2021
Rwandan champions Patriots, who named American Alan Major (pictured) as their head coach last month, have been pooled in Group A against Nigeriau2019s Rivers Hoopers, Tunisiau2019s US Monastir and Madagascaru2019s GNBC.

BAL 2021: A closer look at Group A opponents of Rwandan side Patriots

Thursday, May 06, 2021