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Rwanda was also represented in Kung Fu Wushu, where Mugisha Francois competed in the Changquan Combined event.
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Rwanda's medal hunt continues at Dakar Youth Olympics

Tuesday, November 03, 2026
Niyibizi (left) and Muvunyi struck medals in Krasnodar, Russia, on Wednesday, September 30. courtesy

Para-athletes Muvunyi, Niyibizi land podium finish in Krasnodar

Thursday, October 01, 2026
Rwandan long-distance runner Florence Niyonkuru won bronze in the women’s half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships 2026.Courtesy/ photo

Niyonkuru ’feeling proud’ after striking bronze in Copenhagen

Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Niyonkuru wins bronze at World Road Running championship

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Nairobi will become the first African city to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029. COURTESY

Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Champs in historic first

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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.
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Rwanda embarks on preps for Dakar Youth Olympics

Friday, September 04, 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
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).
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Niyonkuru feeling ‘motivated’ after landmark C’wealth Games bronze

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

Tuesday, July 28, 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