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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
Victor Ingabire...

New generation of athletics stars shining on the track

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
For five decades, ARIPO has worked with its 22 Member States to strengthen and harmonise intellectual property systems across the region. Courtesy

Leveraging intellectual property to elevate Africa’s sports economy

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
In March, Capital Markets Authority (CMA), the Ministry of Sports (MINISPORTS), and Rwanda Stock Exchange launched a targeted campaign encouraging athletes to invest through the regulated market. File

Discipline beyond the game: Investing for life after success

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Jorge Viana, the President of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, speaks to The New Times in Kigali on Tuesday, February 3. ALL PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Economy

Brazilian business executive talks commercial ties, football opportunities

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Athletes during a local cross-country competition in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

Why Rwanda's high-altitude terrain has yet to produce a golden generation

Friday, January 09, 2026
Rwanda golfer Melissa Akanigi Ishimwe is already reaping endorsements for her recent achievement in the Guinness World Record. Photo by Willy Mucyo

Golfer in records book, MMA and UCI in Kigali and major sporting feats of 2025

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Cyclists ride in a peloton during the 2025 UCI World Road Championship in Kigali in September. OLIVIER MUGWIZA

2025: A year of recurrent déjà vu for Rwanda's sports

Friday, December 19, 2025