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Athlete Jean Marie Vianney Myasiro recently signed a deal to join Sina Gerald Athletic Club. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Sina Gerard Athletics Club targets medals with new-look side

Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The president of the National Olympic Committee Valens Munyabagisha speaks at a recent event. Munyabagisha has called on the government to priotise sporting disciplines in which Rwanda has a competitive advantage. / File.

Rwanda needs to prioritise sports to excel globally- Munyabagisha

Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Fu00e9licien Muhitira is one of the only two Rwandans who have so far qualified for the 32nd Olympic Games due next year in Tokyo, Japan. / File photo.

Muhitira in early preps for Kigali Peace Marathon

Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Since ancient times trophies have marked victories. /Net photo.
Children & Education

Origin of ordinary things: The trophy

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
The Tour du Rwanda 2020, which concluded on March 1, was the last major sporting event held in Rwanda before the lockdown was announced on March 21. / File.

The ‘Coronasation’ of Sports

Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Kigali International Peace Marathon participants during the Run for Fun last year.

COVID-19: Kigali Peace Marathon moved to June

Sunday, March 29, 2020
Hermas Cliff Muvunyi, 31, will be the only Rwandan at the 2020 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in June. / File.

Para athletics star Muvunyi starts preps for World Grand Prix 2020

Monday, March 02, 2020
Marthe Yankuriye struck silver in women's half marathon of the 2019 Kigali International Peace Marathon. / File.

Kigali Peace Marathon 2020 set for May 17

Saturday, February 29, 2020
John Hakizimana, seen here during a past cross-country competition, is one of the six athletes. Photo:
Other Sports

Six named for World Half Marathon

Sunday, February 23, 2020
It is estimated that at least three million spectators line up the roads to watch Tour du Rwanda every year.

Five sporting events that will shape 2020

Friday, January 31, 2020
Rwandau2019s long distance runner Athlete Felicien Muhitira.

Muhitira gears up for World Marathon Championships

Tuesday, January 28, 2020
With a capacity to sit 10,000 people, Kigali Arena is the biggest indoor sports facility in the region and among the top 10 on the continent.

2010–2019: Ten events that defined the past decade in Rwandan sports

Saturday, January 04, 2020