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Dominique Bizimana has returned to Rwanda's National Paralympic Committee (NPC) office he previously assumed 13 years ago-courtesy

New Rwanda Paralympics boss outlines priorities

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Athletes and fans have shared their thoughts about the Ministry of Sports’ move to prioritise top performing federations when it comes to funding. The development, announced by sports minister Nelly Mukazayire on Wednesday.

Athletes, fans react to sports ministry’s new funding rule

Friday, November 07, 2025
Rwanda’s Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire, speaking to the Public Accounts Committee on November 5. Courtesy
Cricket

Rwandan sports: Investing in results is good, but why omit cricket?

Friday, November 07, 2025
The New Times

Mukazayire: Only performing federations will get funding

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
The Commonwealth Games Association of Rwanda (CGA Rwanda), showcased the King’s Baton to Rwandans in Rubavu District on Saturday, October 25. Courtesy

Rwanda hosts King’s Baton, Olympiques president urges athletes to shine

Monday, October 27, 2025
Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire plays with students at Lycee de Kigali during the official launch of Inter-Schools competitions-courtesy photos
Other Sports

Government looks to revive talent growth as inter-school games kick off  

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The New Times

Rwanda’s Niyonkuru strikes gold in France

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Thousands of Rwandans lined the routes from Mur de Kigali to Nyabugogo, turning the race into a festival of music, drumming, and spontaneous dance.
Editorial

Rwandans are the heartbeat of the country’s global sporting ambitions

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The New Times

Open-visa, infrastructure-ready: Why Rwanda is rewriting hosting rules

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Clubs will be allowed to field eight foreign players at once starting with the 2025/26 Rwanda Premier League season- Photo file
Football

Killing the game to save it? FERWAFA’s foreign player gamble

Thursday, September 11, 2025
19-year-old middle distance runner Claire Uwitonze has been tipped to win gold at Los Angeles 2028 Games-courtesy

Claire Uwitonze: Rwandan athletics prospect chases gold at LA 2028 Games

Friday, September 05, 2025
Actor and comedian Gratian Niyitegeka during an interview with The New Times.
Cinema

How ‘Papa Sava’ creator has kept his storytelling alive for three decades

Thursday, August 21, 2025