Rwanda ‘fired up’ ahead of African Karate Champs

Starting Tuesday, preliminary preparatory meetings begin in Kigali as Rwanda readies to host the 17th African Seniors Karate Championships and the 9th African Juniors Karate Championships, for the very first time.
Vice Captain Christian Rurangayire, 25, is back in action with the national team and has rallied the team to aim for gold in all categories at the upcoming continental championships. Courtesy.
Vice Captain Christian Rurangayire, 25, is back in action with the national team and has rallied the team to aim for gold in all categories at the upcoming continental championships. Courtesy.
Vice Captain Christian Rurangayire, 25, is back in action with the national team and has rallied the team to aim for gold in all categories at the upcoming continental championships. / Courtesy
Vice Captain Christian Rurangayire, 25, is back in action with the national team and has rallied the team to aim for gold in all categories at the upcoming continental championships. / Courtesy
The entire squad of 30 has 12 women. / Courtesy
The entire squad of 30 has 12 women. / Courtesy
Naomi Uwimbabazi, 20, and Seraphine Mbabazi, 21, are some of the fighters on the team. / Courtesy
Naomi Uwimbabazi, 20, and Seraphine Mbabazi, 21, are some of the fighters on the team. / Courtesy
Egyptian coach Hashim Mahmoud Mohamed Hashim and one of the local assistant coaches, Petit Ndushabandi. / Courtesy
Egyptian coach Hashim Mahmoud Mohamed Hashim and one of the local assistant coaches, Petit Ndushabandi. / Courtesy
Team captain Vanilly Ngarambe, 25, is upbeat about the squad's chances to win big in the tournament. / Courtesy
Team captain Vanilly Ngarambe, 25, is upbeat about the squad's chances to win big in the tournament. / Courtesy
James Karuhanga