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U18 cyclist Emmanuel Shema during the ANOCA Zone V competition in Nairobi last month. He is one of the athletes who will represent Rwanda at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. Courtesy.
Cycling

Rwanda embarks on preps for Dakar Youth Olympics

Friday, September 04, 2026
Members of Rotary Club of Sports Rwanda and residents of Nyagatare Sector take part in Umuganda on Saturday, August 29.
Rwanda

Rotarians pledge support to sports development in Nyagatare

Sunday, August 30, 2026
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Other Sports

Police, Rutsiro dominate 2026 National Athletics Championship

Monday, August 24, 2026
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Other Sports

Rwanda sends roster to Nairobi for ANOCA Zone V Youth Games

Monday, August 24, 2026
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
Under the revised school timetable, formal lessons will end at 330 p.m. Between then 5 p.m., learners will participate in structured co-curricular activities, including sports, clubs and practical skills programmes. FIle
Education

Education: What co-curricular activities to be integrated into school hours?

Sunday, August 09, 2026
Member of Parliament Germaine Mukabalisa (L) embraces former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and Senator Donatille Mukabalisa after presenting her with a medal during a past event. Senator Mukabalisa passed away on Thursday, July 30. Courtesy photo.

A tribute to my mentor, leader and patriot Senator Donatille Mukabalisa

Monday, August 03, 2026
Florence Niyonkuru (on her knees) struck bronze in Women's 10,000m final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Courtesy.

Niyonkuru reaps medals after ‘years of patience’

Monday, August 03, 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
Florence Niyonkuru struck bronze in Women's 10,000m final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Monday.Courtesy photos (1).
Other Sports

Niyonkuru feeling ‘motivated’ after landmark C’wealth Games bronze

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Over 2,000 young athletes join national talent dev’t camp

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Rwandan long runner Florence Niyonkuru won the bronze medal in the women’s 10,000m final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Monday. Niyonkuru crossed the finish line in 31:55.47 to secure third place on the podium. Courtesy
Other Sports

PHOTOS: Niyonkuru ends Rwanda’s C’wealth Games jinx with historic bronze

Tuesday, July 28, 2026