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Rwandan long-distance runner Emeline Imanizabayo claimed gold at the Dutch National Championships in Utrecht on Saturday, winning the women’s 5,000m race in dominant fashion. Courtesy

Imanizabayo strikes gold at Dutch Championships

Sunday, April 19, 2026
Jorge Viana, the President of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, speaks to The New Times in Kigali on Tuesday, February 3. ALL PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Economy

Brazilian business executive talks commercial ties, football opportunities

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Rwandan long-distance runner John Hakizimana won a bronze medal at the Dubai Marathon on Sunday, January 1. Courtesy

Marathoner Hakizimana back to podium after two-year break

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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Football

Republican Guard edge Special Operations Force to win RDF Inter-Force title

Saturday, January 31, 2026
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Rwanda

Swiss-raised Rwandan woman seeks answers about her origins

Friday, January 23, 2026
Athletes during a local cross-country competition in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

Why Rwanda's high-altitude terrain has yet to produce a golden generation

Friday, January 09, 2026
Rwanda golfer Melissa Akanigi Ishimwe is already reaping endorsements for her recent achievement in the Guinness World Record. Photo by Willy Mucyo

Golfer in records book, MMA and UCI in Kigali and major sporting feats of 2025

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
More than 5,800 young athletes participated in the national talent week that took place in Huye District, Southern Province. Photo courtesy

Over 5,800 student-athletes conclude National Talent Week in Huye

Monday, December 22, 2025
Cyclists ride in a peloton during the 2025 UCI World Road Championship in Kigali in September. OLIVIER MUGWIZA

2025: A year of recurrent déjà vu for Rwanda's sports

Friday, December 19, 2025
Dominique Bizimana has returned to Rwanda's National Paralympic Committee (NPC) office he previously assumed 13 years ago-courtesy

New Rwanda Paralympics boss outlines priorities

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Athletes and fans have shared their thoughts about the Ministry of Sports’ move to prioritise top performing federations when it comes to funding. The development, announced by sports minister Nelly Mukazayire on Wednesday.

Athletes, fans react to sports ministry’s new funding rule

Friday, November 07, 2025
Rwanda’s Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire, speaking to the Public Accounts Committee on November 5. Courtesy
Cricket

Rwandan sports: Investing in results is good, but why omit cricket?

Friday, November 07, 2025