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Cyclists in peloton during Tour du Rwanda 2021 final stage in Kigali. The 15th edition of Tour du Rwanda cycling race is scheduled for February 19-26, 2023. Courtesy
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Major sporting events that Rwanda will host in 2023

Monday, January 02, 2023
Golfers chating during the tournament that started in August
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CIMEGOLF 2022 best-performing golfers awarded

Saturday, December 10, 2022
AS Kigali women team players celebrate after winning the women's league at Kigali Stadium. File
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Why sports bodies need anti-sexual harassment policies

Thursday, December 01, 2022
BPR Bank Rwanda Plc as part of its brand outreach activities, has sponsored the PMC Golf Open 2022, as the tournament’s main sponsor for the 2nd year running. Photos: Courtesy.
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BPR Bank Rwanda PLC sponsors PMC Golf Open 2022

Monday, November 28, 2022
Innocent Rutamu (R) was crowned champion of the just-concluded PMC Golf championship after beating Andrew Kulaigye in the final held Saturday, November 26, at Kigali Golf Club-courtesy
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Rutamu wins 2022 PMC Golf championship

Monday, November 28, 2022
Local Rugby powerhouse Lion de Fer began their title defense with a 17-10 victory over rivals 1000 Hills Rugby Club on Saturday, November 19. Courtesy
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Lions de Fer beat 1000 Hills in Rugby league opener

Sunday, November 20, 2022
Thousand hills players vie for the ball with Kigali Sharks rugby in the final of Rwanda Seven's championship 2021 at Amahoro Nation Stadium on November 13, 2021. Photo by Dan Nsengiyumva
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Rubgy league returns after three-year hiatus

Saturday, November 19, 2022
Taekwondo players in a past Ambassador’s Cup competition in Kigali. This year’s edition will take place on November 20. Net photo.
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Taekwondo: Ambassador’s Cup set for November 20

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Net photo.
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Dana White not ruling Rwanda out of hosting UFC events

Monday, November 14, 2022
Athletes compete in a cross country race in the past. Sam Ngendahima. Over 1200 athletes from across the country are expected to take part in the second edition of Huye Half Marathon slated for Sunday, October 9. Photo: File.
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Huye Half Marathon slated for October 9

Monday, October 03, 2022
A young female athlete prepares to throw a disc during the just-concluded training camp in Gicumbi. The Rwanda Athletics Federation (RAF) president Lt. Col (Rtd) Lemuel Kayumba believes their new talent search could help them produce new athletes with potential to win medals on the global stage.Courtesy
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Athletics body start talent detection in schools

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Queen Kalimpinya became the first Rwandan woman driver to compete in the Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally since its inception in 2002.
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Kalimpinya positive despite poor show at Rwanda Gorilla Rally

Monday, September 26, 2022
Kenyan driver Karan Patel and his co-driver with the trophies after winning the 2022 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally in Bugesera. Dan Nsengiyumva
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Kenya’s Karan Patel wins Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally

Sunday, September 25, 2022
All photos by Dan Nsengiyumva
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Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally: Gomes shines as Rwandans struggle

Sunday, September 25, 2022
Sports lovers who turn up to watch the rolling of the 22nd edition of Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally which is underway in Bugesera District on Saturday , September 24. All Photos by Dan Nsengiyumva
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IN PICTURES: Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally underway in Bugesera

Saturday, September 24, 2022
A least 25 drivers will compete in the Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally which will be held from September 23 through 25. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
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Motorsport: 26 drivers to compete in Mountain Gorilla Rally

Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Cricket: Rwanda U19 women parade trophy in Kigali

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The President of the Fédération Rwandaise du Sport Scolaire (FRSS), Father Innocent Gatete with Permenant Secretary at Ministry of Sports Didier Shema Maboo as they visit students who will represent Rwanda. He urged them to observe discipline and be accountable during the competition.
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FEASSSA Games: Fr Gatete tips Rwandan teams on discipline

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The national U-19 women cricket players hoist the trophy as they celebrate defeating Tanzania by 6 wickets on Monday, September 12 to qualify for the 2023 women cricket World Cup that will be held in South Africa. Photo: Courtesy.
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Cricket: How Rwanda reached World Cup

Tuesday, September 13, 2022
The national U-19 women cricket players celebrate after defeating Tanzania by 6 wickets to win the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa qualifier and book a ticket to the 2023 World Cup on Monday. Photo: Courtesy.
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Photos: Rwanda qualifies for ICC Women’s World Cup

Monday, September 12, 2022