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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
Spanish LaLiga giants Atlético de Madrid, in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) through the Visit Rwanda initiative, launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a specialised coaching programme.
Football

Rwandan youth coaches to join Atlético de Madrid coaching programme

Thursday, January 08, 2026
As Rwanda welcomes elite competitions, the focus must shift from participation to performance.
Editorial

Rwanda’s sporting ambition must go beyond hosting

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Some of the 240 children during an initiative that aims to develop their football skills, gain match experience, and celebrate the festive season.
Football

Amavubi duo drive youth football growth through grassroots tournament

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Shining Academy emerged as overall winner of the Kick for Joy youth football tournament. Photos courtesy
Football

Football academies decry funding for sustainable youth tournaments

Monday, December 29, 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
REG had already punched their ticket to the quarterfinals on Wednesday after a commanding 81–53 win over Friend’s Basketball Association of Ivory Coast in their final Group A match.

Weekend sport list: Handball titans clash, WBLA quarterfinals unfold

Friday, December 12, 2025
U-17 national team players during a warm-up session. Courtesy
Football

Rwanda’s youth football dilemma: What must change to return to Africa and global stage

Friday, November 21, 2025
Arsenal and Visit Rwanda announced that they will conclude landmark eight-season partnership in June 2026. Courtesy
Tourism

Curtain falls on Arsenal deal as Rwanda eyes US tourism market

Thursday, November 20, 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