Obed Ruvogera one of Cine Elmay’s top cyclists will miss the 13th edition of Ascension Des Mille Collines competition scheduled for this Sunday.

Ruvogera, 25 was involved in an accident and sustained arm injuries while training in Byumba of the Northern Province early in the week.

"I will not list him for the event because he was seriously injured,” said Abouaba Sebuchanda, head coach of Cine Elmay; the country’s existing oldest club.

Ruvogera, who is also a member of the top six national team cyclists, is the Tour de Kigali reigning champion. Tour de Kigali is the season opener on cycling national calendar.

Club Cine Elmay is the defending champions of Ascension de Mille Colline Tour. The Nyamirambo based club has dominated the tour in the last three years since Huye Club winning it in 2004.

The club is expected to enter a strong 10-man team for Sunday’s event, which has attracted competitors from seven clubs including, Huye, Rwamagana, Rubavu, Kayonza, Unitave and Rapid Cycling club who are making their debut.

"We are well prepared and optimistic to win this title too,” Sebuchanda added.

Among the former champions expected to contest in the event are Abraham Ruhumuriza, Adrian Niyonshuti, Uwase Nyandwi and Nathan Byukusenge.

The event, which covers a total distance of 132km will start at Amahoro stadium and finish at Huye stadium in Huye district, Southern Province.

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