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Rwandan women who have defied the odds to make a name for themselves in historically male-dominated sporting fields, paving the way for many women in Rwanda and beyond.
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Top 10 history-making Rwandan women athletes

Friday, June 16, 2023
Some of the top female referees who are inspiring the young generation and especially shaping Rwanda’s sports sector. Courtesy

Rwanda’s top female referees

Thursday, February 23, 2023
Ben Patrick Cyubahiro finished top in the rehearsal tournament held over weekend.
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Online Chess Olympiad: Rwanda to begin quest on July 29

Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Ben Patrick Cyubahiro, who turns 16 on Tuesday, was impressive throughout the first phase qualifiers as he booked a ticket to the next round on Sunday.

Who are the 8 players in tougher second phase Olympiad qualifiers?

Monday, January 27, 2020
Rongin Munyurangabo booked his slot in the second round of Olympiad qualifiers just after the first four games on Sunday, January 19.

Chess: Rongin Munyurangabo, 19, extends unbeaten run to 12 games

Sunday, January 26, 2020
Ben Tom Zimurinda (L), seen here in a past match against national champion CM Godfrey Kabera, has picked up 2.5 points after four games in the first round qualifiers.

Olympiad Qualifiers: Final two rounds in first phase due Sunday

Saturday, January 25, 2020
Rongin Munyurangabo, 19, has 3.5 points after four games.
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Olympiad Qualifiers: Munyurangabo through to next round after 4 games

Monday, January 20, 2020
Rongin Munyurangabo, 19, is widely seen as a chess star in the making.
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Olympiad Qualifiers: Munyurangabo leads table after round 2

Saturday, January 18, 2020
Ben Patrick Cyubahiro, 15, is one of the players to watch.
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Qualifiers for 2020 Chess Olympiad start Saturday

Saturday, January 18, 2020
Joselyne Uwase, 16, is the first and only Rwandan chess player to attain the WFM title. / File photo
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2018: A thrilling year for Rwanda chess

Saturday, December 29, 2018
Rwanda Chess Federation (FERWADE) president Kevin Ganza said Uwase proved she has great potential and will be encouraged to start competing in stronger tournaments.

Nzabanita, Uwase are 2018 National Chess Champions

Monday, December 24, 2018
Budding talent, Amanda Ngwinondebe, 11, the youngest contestant in the tournament, has won one game in the first four games.

National Chess Championships: Nzabanita, Uwase leading after round 4

Monday, December 17, 2018