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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
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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
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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.
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Swimming opens Team Rwanda’s campaign at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Friday, July 24, 2026
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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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Four swimmers in Rwanda roster for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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PHOTOS: Kigali dominates Umurenge Kagame Cup finals

Monday, June 22, 2026
Niyibizi (centre) is joined by other athletes on the podium after winning a gold medal at the competition.

Rwandan para-athletes win two gold medals in Tunis

Friday, June 19, 2026