The 2023/24 Wheelchair Basketball championship finals that concluded on Sunday, April 28, at STECOL in Masoro, Kigali, saw Eagles and Gasabo dominate the podium in men and women categories, respectively.
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Eagles claimed the men’s championship after beating Kicukiro 28-21 while Gasabo outplayed Kicukiro 10-8 triumph in a thrilling weekend of wheelchair basketball finals.
The excitement didn't stop there, as the fight for the bronze medal in the men's category saw Musanze surge to a 30-26 victory against Indangamirwa, claiming the third spot on the podium and rounding off a stellar tournament in the men's division.
The Para Athletics Championship which also came to a close on Sunday showcased an array of outstanding performances as Rwamagana dominated the women’s medal ranking, winning 8 gold and 5 silver medals. They were followed by Musanze who amassed 6 gold and 4 silver medals while Gasabo finished third and took home 2 gold medals in the competition.
In the men's division, Musanze left a mark and bagged 5 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals. Nyabihu came close in second place with 3 gold and 1 silver medal while Gasabo secured 2 gold and 1 silver medal.
Para-Athletics general classification (women & men)
1. Musanze: 10 Gold, 6 Silver and 2 Bronze
2. Rwamagana: 9 Gold and 6 Silver
3. Gasabo: 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 5 Bronze
4. Huye: 2 Gold and 3 Bronze
5. Nyagatare: 1 Gold and 4 Bronze
6. Kirehe: 4 Silver and 1 Bronze
7. Ngoma: 1 Silver and Bronze 1
8. Bugesera: 1 Silver and 1 Bronze
9. Kayonza: 1 Silver and 1 Bronze