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Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana addresses 243 student-athletes representing 20 teams before travelling to Morogoro, Tanzania for the 23rd FEASSSA Games.

Over 240 student athletes off to Tanzania for FEASSSA Games

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Niyonkuru Florence has become the first Rwandan athlete ever to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games, securing a historic bronze in the Women's 10,000m at Glasgow 2026. Courtesy

C'Wealth Games: At last, Rwanda has its moment as Niyonkuru's bronze ends long wait

Friday, July 31, 2026
The New Times

Over 2,000 young athletes join national talent dev’t camp

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Team Rwanda will begin its journey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games today in a swimming competition in England.
Swimming

Swimming opens Team Rwanda’s campaign at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Friday, July 24, 2026
The New Times

Rwandan athletes in final preps for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Friday, July 17, 2026
BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, part of the KCB Group, has committed Rwf150 million towards the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally scheduled for July 10–12. For this year rally, BPR Bank will sponsor five crews, Karan Patel, Queen Kalimpinya, Oscar Ntambi, Tinashe Gatimu and Nikhil Sachania, together with their co-drivers. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
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BPR Bank powers Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally with Rwf150m boost

Thursday, July 09, 2026
BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, part of the KCB Group, has committed Rwf150 million towards the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally scheduled for July 10–12. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
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BPR Bank powers Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally with Rwf150m boost

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
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Swimming

Four swimmers in Rwanda roster for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Kenyan runners dominated the full marathon and rewrote the event’s record books. In the men’s race, Kephar Lumbasi stormed to victory in two hours, 14 minutes and 19 seconds.

Kigali Peace Marathon targets upgrade

Monday, June 15, 2026
Rwanda’s Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire, speaks at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026 in Russia, on June 5. Mukazayire said the Olympic system should reflect all continents rather than remain concentrated in a few regions.

‘Africa Is ready’: Rwandan minister makes case for Olympic Games hosting rights

Saturday, June 06, 2026
Imanizabayo lined up for the 2021 Kigali International Peace Marathon
Other Sports

I want to see Rwanda in athletics conversation—Imanizabayo

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rwandan athlete Emeline Imanizabayo won her 2nd Gold medal at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. She won gold in the women’s 3000m on Thursday, May 14. Courtesy

Imanizabayo wins second gold in Accra

Thursday, May 14, 2026