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Benjamin Lock advanced to the Rwanda Open quarterfinals after edging fifth seed Toufik Sahtali in straight sets 6-4 6-4 in the second round on Thursday. Courtesy
Tennis
Rwanda Open: Wildcard Lock storms quarterfinal as Denolly crashes out
Friday, October 02, 2026
Kirehe VC president Cyprien Sebikwekwe (L), FRVB second vice-president Geoffrey Zawadi and Kirehe vice-mayor Modeste Nzirabatinya during the press conference ahead of Kirehe Open.
Volleyball
Kirehe Open returns with expanded field, eyes talent development
Thursday, October 01, 2026
A total of 137 teachers received their certificates during a ceremony held on Wednesday at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV), formerly known as Camp Kigali. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured
Over 130 teachers earn education diplomas after entering teaching without pedagogical training
Thursday, October 01, 2026
Etienne Niyigena lost to fourth seed Corentin Denolly in straight sets at the RP KigaliKicukiro Ecology Tennis Club. Courtesy
Tennis
Rwanda Open: Niyigena knocked out as Houkes sets up Gatoto clash
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
APR VC have opened talks with former Kepler VC middle blocker Arnauld Ntayomba as they seek to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026/27 volleyball season.
Volleyball
Volleyball transfers: APR in talks with free agent Ntayomba
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Inside the upcoming outlet that is located next to USMT from KIM University in Kanombe.
Featured
Kanombe gets new wellness hub as FitnessPoint opens fourth branch
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Rwanda opposite attacker Wicklif Dusenge set a new scoring record at a single African Championship edition, finishing the 2026 tournament in Tunis, Tunisia, with 138 goals. Courtesy.
Volleyball
Dusenge’s record haul offers Rwanda hope despite sixth-place finish
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Rwanda’s number two Claude Ishimwe was eliminated from the Rwanda Open after suffering a straight-sets defeat to American Preston Brown at the RP Kigali College Tennis Club
Tennis
Ishimwe exits Rwanda Open in first round, doubles matches halted by rain
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Rwanda’s Claude Ishimwe will participate at Rwanda Open at the RP Kigali College Tennis Courts on Tuesday, September 29. Courtesy
Tennis
Wildcard Ishimwe eyes home advantage as Rwanda Open kicks off
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Former Kepler Volleyball Club's Libero Jule Niyigena (L) and middle blocker John Nkurunziza.
Volleyball
Police VC close in on Niyigena, Nkurunziza deals
Monday, September 28, 2026
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Cycling
McNulty ends US 33-year wait for men’s world road race title
Monday, September 28, 2026
Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering claimed the women’s elite road race title at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships after clocking 4:45:09 to cover the 108.1km course
Demi Vollering claims women’s elite world title in Montreal
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Ashlin Barry won the men’s U23 road race title in Montreal on his 19th birthday on Friday. COURTESY
Cycling
Barry celebrates birthday with U23 world title, Nshutiraguma abandons
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Rwanda finished sixth at the 2026 Africa Men’s Nations Volleyball Championship after falling to Egypt in straight sets (16-25, 21-25, 24-26) in the 5th-6th place classification playoff.
Volleyball
Volleyball: Rwanda finish sixth after Egypt defeat at African Championship
Friday, September 25, 2026
Slovenian Viktoria Chladonova claimed the rainbow jersey in the women’s U23 road race at the ongoing 2026 UCI Road World Championships after completing the 134km course in 3:49:10.
Cycling
Slovenia’s Chladonova claims UCI women’s U23 road race
Friday, September 25, 2026
Rwanda secured a place in the fifth-place playoff match after beating Nigeria in four sets (25-23, 25-20, 18-25, 25-19) at the ongoing 2026 Africa Men’s Nations Volleyball Championship
Volleyball
Rwanda beat Nigeria in CAVB nations championship classification match
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Poland’s Marie Okrucrinska won the women’s Junior Individual Time Trial (ITT) at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Canada
Montreal worlds: Okrucrinska wins Junior Women’s ITT, Akimana finishes 51st
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Spanish rider Benjamin Noval claimed the rainbow jersey in the men’s Junior Individual Time Trial (ITT) at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships. COURTESY
Cycling
Montreal Worlds: Noval wins junior ITT title as Rwandan riders struggle
Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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