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Eric Hirwa Dusabemungu.

Skipper Dusabemungu retires from international cricket

Monday, July 27, 2020

Ben Patrick Cyubahiro finished top in the rehearsal tournament held over weekend.

Online Chess Olympiad: Rwanda to begin quest on July 29

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Jean-Claude Habimana (C), a representative of Special Line-up Taekwondo Club, receives equipment from RNOSC President Valens Munyabagisha, and RTF Vice-President Elyse Mugorewase over the weekend.

Korean embassy donates Rwf20m equipment to taekwondo body

Sunday, July 12, 2020

Karate is one of the sports disciplines that are allowed to resume outdoor training, starting on Monday, July 13.

Covid-19: More sports disciplines given greenlight to resume training

Thursday, July 09, 2020

Ben Tom Zimurinda during a past tournament earlier this year.

Chess: Interim executive team elected to run federation for a year

Monday, June 15, 2020

The revamped Isonga programme will not only have football, but also include basketball and volleyball among other sports. There will be a centre of excellence in each of the 30 districts in the country.

Sports Ministry mulls ambitious plan to unearth, nurture talent

Sunday, June 14, 2020

Cycling is one of the sports allowed to start activities on Monday, June 8.

Covid-19: Non-contact sports given all-clear to resume

Friday, June 05, 2020

Amen Divine Ikamba says that she has used the lockdown to read chess books and refine her game online.

Covid-19 and chess in Rwanda: Where things stand

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Kigali Arena was constructed in just six months u2013 from January to June u2013 last year, and is billed as the biggest indoor sports facility in Eastern and Central Africa. Courtesy of the 10,000-seat modern arena, Rwanda has won the bids to host the finals of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2020 and the African Basketball Championships (AfroBasket) 2021. / Photo: File.

How has sports infrastructure changed face after 26 years?

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

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Chess: All Olympiad qualifiers pushed to May

Saturday, March 14, 2020

John Hakizimana, seen here during a past cross-country competition, is one of the six athletes. Photo:

Six named for World Half Marathon

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Happiness Mutete, 13, a senior two student of APE Rugunga in Kigali, was the best lady at this yearu2019s Rwanda Open chess tournament. / Craish Bahizi.

Chess: CM Kabera, Bikorimana best Rwandan players at Rwanda Open

Tuesday, February 04, 2020

Rongin Munyurangabo, 19, has 3.5 points after four games.

Olympiad Qualifiers: Munyurangabo through to next round after 4 games

Monday, January 20, 2020

Rongin Munyurangabo, 19, is widely seen as a chess star in the making.

Olympiad Qualifiers: Munyurangabo leads table after round 2

Saturday, January 18, 2020

The match between Fidele Mutabazi (L) and Elyse Tuyizere lasted for over three hours.

Olympiad 2020 Qualifiers: Youngsters shine in round 1

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Ben Patrick Cyubahiro, 15, is one of the players to watch.

Qualifiers for 2020 Chess Olympiad start Saturday

Saturday, January 18, 2020

JMV Myasiro is among the star athletes who have registered for Huye Half Marathon.

Over 2000 athletes set for Huye Half Marathon

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Junior Hakizumwami, 14, is ranked number 1 under his age category in East Africa. Photos:

Karenzi on priorities and strategies to push Rwandan tennis forward

Friday, January 10, 2020

Charlotte Nzayisenga will partner with Valentine Munezero (not in photo) at the upcoming sub-zone 6 qualifiers in Tanzania. File.

Beach V-ball: Rwanda teams placed in Sub- Zones 5, 6 in Olympic qualifiers

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

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Chess: CM Kabera, Munyurangabo in tight title race ahead of final round

Sunday, December 29, 2019