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Rwandan long-distance runner Florence Niyonkuru won bronze in the women’s half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships 2026.Courtesy/ photo

Niyonkuru ’feeling proud’ after striking bronze in Copenhagen

Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Niyonkuru wins bronze at World Road Running championship

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Nairobi will become the first African city to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029. COURTESY

Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Champs in historic first

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
U18 cyclist Emmanuel Shema during the ANOCA Zone V competition in Nairobi last month. He is one of the athletes who will represent Rwanda at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. Courtesy.
Cycling

Rwanda embarks on preps for Dakar Youth Olympics

Friday, September 04, 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).
Other Sports

Niyonkuru feeling ‘motivated’ after landmark C’wealth Games bronze

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Team Rwanda will begin its journey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games today in a swimming competition in England.
Swimming

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
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
Emeline Imanizabayowho recently won two gold medals has been left out of the national squad for the upcoming 2026 Kigali International Peace Marathon scheduled for June 13–14. Courtesy

Why Niyonkuru, Imanizabayo withdrew from Kigali Marathon

Monday, May 18, 2026
Victor Ingabire...

New generation of athletics stars shining on the track

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Rwandan athlete Florence Niyonkuru claimed gold in the Elite Women’s 10,000m at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, held on Sunday in India.

Rwanda’s Niyonkuru wins gold in Bengaluru

Sunday, April 26, 2026