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Hermas Cliff Muvunyi, 30, represented the country at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio, Brazil. File.

Muvunyi begins training ahead of World Para Athletics Champs

Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Giannis Antetokounmpo (R), who beat last year's winner James Harden (L), received 78 of the 101 possible first-place votes. Net
Basketball

NBA: Antetokounmpo named MVP

Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Rayon Sports players celebrate their victory over Gicumbi FC at Kigali Stadium earlier this month. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Rayon look to do Double ahead of Cup semi-final tie

Monday, June 24, 2019
REG players. Sam Ngendahimana.
Volleyball

Volleyball: REG turn focus to GMT tourney

Monday, June 24, 2019
Djabel Manishimwe (#10), seen here in action against AS Kigali in the first round, scored Rayon Sports' opening goal during their 2-0 victory over Gicumbi on Sunday. /Sam Ngendahimana
Football

Peace Cup 2019: Rayon to face AS Kigali as Police draw Kiyovu in semi-finals

Monday, June 24, 2019
The 10,000-seat Kigali Arena, due to be completed this week, will host the 2021 African Basketball Championships. / Emmanuel Kwizera

Rwanda wins AfroBasket 2021 bid, beating 3 others

Sunday, June 23, 2019
Uwizeyimana, seen here crossing the finish-line yesterday. / Courtesy

Cycling: Uwizeyimana is national champion again

Sunday, June 23, 2019
Willcliff Dusengimana (#9) is one of the best left-attackers on domestic scene. / File

I am ready for professional V-ball career, says Willcliff Dusengimana

Sunday, June 23, 2019
Olivier Havugimana leads the Rwandan contingent at this yearu2019s Davis Cup tournament. / Courtesy

Tennis quartet off to Brazzaville for Davis Cup

Sunday, June 23, 2019
Joseph Areruya is the first rider to win the national championships ITT title back-to-back since Adrien Niyonshuti in 2016 and 2017. / Sam Ngendahimana

Cycling: Areruya retains ITT title

Sunday, June 23, 2019
AS Kigali look to win their third Peace Cup title and a spot to the CAF Confederation Cup next season. / File

AS Kigali, Police into Peace Cup semi-finals

Sunday, June 23, 2019
Eric Rutanga, seen here celebrating after scoring against Police in a past league match, joined Rayon Sports from APR in 2016 and helped the club to two league titles. / Courtesy

Eric Rutanga excited about ‘new chapter’ with Nkana

Sunday, June 23, 2019
After their recent league triumph, Rayon are still on track for the league u2013 Peace Cup u2013 CECAFA treble. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Cecafa Kagame Cup 2019: Rayon drawn against Mazembe in Pool A

Friday, June 21, 2019
Gasogi trail AS Kigali 2-1 going into Saturday's decisive clash. Sam Ngendahimana.

Peace Cup: Gasogi ‘ready’ for AS Kigali challenge

Friday, June 21, 2019
Sanuel Mugisha is seen here leading the peloton during the 2017 national championships. Sam Ngendahimana.
Cycling

Cycling: Samuel Mugisha eyes national championships glory

Friday, June 21, 2019
Thousand Hills rugby club are winners of the last two editions of the Genocide Memorial Rugby Tournament. File.

Rugby, swimming and kung-fu memorial tourneys set for this weekend

Friday, June 21, 2019
Thanks to his initiative, Giants of Africa, the Toronto Raptors General Manager Masai Ujiri is a regular visitor to Rwanda. His organisation connects youth with top-level basketball coaching and facilities. Courtesy.
Basketball

Basketball: Rwandan youngsters have opportunity to win on and off the court

Friday, June 21, 2019
Reigning African player of the year, Mo Salah, looks to cap his stellar season with AFCON title after inspiring Liverpool to their sixth UEFA Champions League crown this month. Net
Football

AFCON 2019: Egypt, Zimbabwe face off in tournament’s opener

Friday, June 21, 2019
Rayon Sports striker Jules Ulimwengu (C) scored four sensational goals in the second-half during his sideu2019s 7-1 victory over Gicumbi at Kigali Stadium on Thursday. / Sam Ngendahimana
Football

Peace Cup 2019 quarter-finals: Rayon rout Gicumbi in first leg

Thursday, June 20, 2019
From L-R: Jean-Claude Uwizeye, Samuel Mugisha and Joseph Areruya are among the pre-race favourites. / Sam Ngendahimana
Cycling

Cycling: Europe-based trio set for national championships

Thursday, June 20, 2019