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Deus Sangwa, the Chairman of Special Olympics Rwanda, speaks during the launch of the Unified Champion Schools (UCS) programme at Onomo Hotel last week. / Courtesy.
Other Sports

Special Olympics: Sangwa on how Rwf618m grant will be used in UCS schools programme

Friday, September 04, 2020
Rwanda's veteran long distance runner, Claudette Mukasakindi, struck gold in women's 10,000m category at the 2009 Jeux de la Francophonie in Lebanon. / Net

Francophonie Games moved to 2022

Monday, July 13, 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
Nathan Byukusenge (L) and Abraham Ruhumuriza retired from competitive cycling in 2017 and 2016, respectively. Ruhumuriza won Tour du Rwanda a record five times before it turned international in 2009. / File.
Cycling

Team Rwanda's original five: Where are the pioneers now?

Saturday, April 25, 2020
Former African champion, Charlotte Nzayisenga, leads Rwandau2019s charge for a historic first beach volleyball appearance in Olympic Games. / File.

Don’t give up on Tokyo 2021 dream, stay fit – athletes told

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
The New Times

EDITORIAL: There is some good in the virus, indirectly

Wednesday, April 01, 2020
The National womenu2019s sitting volleyball team which won the Africa Paralympic sitting volleyball championship last year will represent Rwanda in the World paralympics in Tokyo next year. / File photo.

Dates for Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games confirmed

Monday, March 30, 2020
The New Times

EDITORIAL: Coronavirus makes landfall on the continent, how ready are we?

Saturday, February 29, 2020
The New Times
Weekender

8 Top Athletes You (Probably) Did Not Know Were Vegan

Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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Cycling

Five things you should know about 2020 Tour of Rwanda

Sunday, February 16, 2020
Head coach Christophe Mudahinyuka (C) and the two Rwandan teams pose for a group photo with medals after finishing top of sub-zone 5 qualifiers in Tanzania last month.

Beach Volleyball: Women teams urged to make the most of home advantage

Thursday, February 13, 2020