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Athlete Jean Marie Vianney Myasiro recently signed a deal to join Sina Gerald Athletic Club. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Sina Gerard Athletics Club targets medals with new-look side

Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The president of the National Olympic Committee Valens Munyabagisha speaks at a recent event. Munyabagisha has called on the government to priotise sporting disciplines in which Rwanda has a competitive advantage. / File.

Rwanda needs to prioritise sports to excel globally- Munyabagisha

Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Beach volleyball is one of the ten disciplines that will send players in the week-long camp in Huye District, Southern Province. / File

RNOSC in early bid to prepare athletes for 2022 Africa Youth Games

Wednesday, November 04, 2020
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From Genocide ruins to tennis icon: The making of Joselyne Umulisa

Friday, October 02, 2020
Rosine Micomyiza (with the ball) is one of the best players in women basketball in the region. She made her international debut in 2013. / File.

Rosine Micomyiza: The rise of a basketball star

Saturday, September 26, 2020
Fu00e9licien Muhitira is one of the only two Rwandans who have so far qualified for the 32nd Olympic Games due next year in Tokyo, Japan. / File photo.

Muhitira in early preps for Kigali Peace Marathon

Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The Tour du Rwanda 2020, which concluded on March 1, was the last major sporting event held in Rwanda before the lockdown was announced on March 21. / File.

The ‘Coronasation’ of Sports

Tuesday, April 28, 2020
SC Kiyovu and APR FC players vie for the ball during a league match at Kigali stadium. Due to COVID-19 sports competitions have been suspended. / Sam Ngendahimana.

COVID-19: Sports federations throw weight behind preventive measures

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
It is estimated that at least three million spectators line up the roads to watch Tour du Rwanda every year.

Five sporting events that will shape 2020

Friday, January 31, 2020
With a capacity to sit 10,000 people, Kigali Arena is the biggest indoor sports facility in the region and among the top 10 on the continent.

2010–2019: Ten events that defined the past decade in Rwandan sports

Saturday, January 04, 2020
Yolanda Ngarambe addresses youth during the 2019 YouthConnekt Summit in Kigali. / File

A conversation with gold medalist Yolanda Ngarambe

Saturday, November 16, 2019
Egyptian Mossad Rashad Elaiuty will be in charge of the team in Japan. / Sam Ngendahimana

Sitting volleyball team off to Japan for World ‘Super 6’ showpiece

Saturday, November 02, 2019