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Young riders during Rwanda Youth Racing Cup. Courtesy
Cycling

Youth cycling competitions draw questions amid crisis in talent production

Sunday, February 01, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to complete Career Grand Slam after defeating Novak Djokovic in four sets in the Australian Open 2026 final. Courtesy Photo
Tennis

Alcaraz beats Djokovic in Melbourne to complete career Slam

Sunday, February 01, 2026
Elena Rybakina dropped just one set on her way to the Australian Open title. GETTY IMAGES
Tennis

Rybakina beats Sabalenka for first Australian Open title

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Creatives at a masterclass session organised by Imbuto Foundation in Kigali on January 28. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi.
Art

Creatives on why branding matters in talent monetisation

Friday, January 30, 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
The platforms helped the championships surpass expectations, with over 330 million viewers worldwide, making Kigali 2025 the most-watched edition in the event’s history.
Cycling

UCI 2025 Kigali: How Rwanda wrote cycling history

Thursday, January 01, 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
Rwanda Development Board CEO, Jean-Guy Afrika, poses with an LA Clippers representative while holding Los Angeles Clippers jerseys branded with the “Visit Rwanda” logo during the official partnership launch.
Basketball

From Madrid to Los Angeles—2025 opened new horizons for Visit Rwanda

Friday, December 26, 2025
Eliud Kipchoge said he had run his last competitive race earlier this year

'I'm not retiring' - Kipchoge's marathon world tour

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Tour du Rwanda 2026 will include a full-day circuit in Rubavu. Photo courtesy
Cycling

What you need to know about Tour du Rwanda 2026

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Rwanda has openly expressed interest in hosting a Formula One Grand Prix, with 2029 identified as a target year. File

How can Rwanda produce next gen of motorsport champs?

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Rwanda is progressing in its talks to be a potential host of a Formula One Grand Prix in 2029.
Other Sports

Talks to host Formula One race by 2029 progressing – RDB boss

Monday, December 15, 2025