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Police players celebrate after winning the 2021 Genocide Memorial Handball tournament. Photo: File.

Handball: Three foreign teams to participate in memorial tournament

Friday, May 27, 2022
Moise Mugisha, who won Grand Prix Chantal Biya in Douala two years ago, is the most elite rider on the six-person roster for the 2022 Tour du Cameroon. Photo: File.

Cycling: Sempoma summons team Rwanda for Tour du Cameroon

Friday, May 27, 2022
Kigali Arena rebranded to u2018BK Arenau2019 earlier this week in a USD7 million deal with the Bank of Kigali group. The 10,000-seat facility has hosted finals of the Basketball Africa League in 2021 and 2022. Photo: Courtesy.

World’s six stadiums popular for their naming rights

Friday, May 27, 2022
REG center Olivier Shyaka (#10) plays defence against FAP player Brice Bidias during their quarter-final game at BK Arena on Saturday, May 21, in Kigali. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.

BAL 2022 Playoffs: Insights into why REG disappointed after shining in regular season

Friday, May 27, 2022
Rwandan striker Lague Byiringiro (#14) celebrates after scoring Mozambique during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021 qualifiers in Kigali in March last year.

AFCON Qualifiers: Mozambique to host Rwanda in South Africa

Thursday, May 26, 2022
Radhouane Slimane scored a team-high 21 points to inspire US Monastir to a 88-81 win over defending champions Zamalek. He was also named the MVP of the game.

PHOTOS: US Monastir end Zamalek's unbeaten run, advance to the 2022 BAL final

Thursday, May 26, 2022
The Rwanda Athletics Federation (RAF) has confirmed that over 3000 athletes have so far registered to participate at the forthcoming 17th edition of Kigali International Peace Marathon slated for May 29. Photo: File.

Over 3000 register for 2022 Kigali Peace Marathon

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Some of the women who attended the u2018Smart Women-Smart Sportsu2019 workshop last week. Photo: Courtesy.

Women point out challenges that limit excelling in Sports

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Bagirishya resigns as volleyball federation vice president

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
REG fans cheered on their team until the end despite the team losing their playoff tie which meant elimination from the competition. courtesy

The BAL playoffs come to life in Kigali

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Radhouane Slimane, the Captain of US Monastir with the ball during the game. Courtesy

BAL semis: US Monastir captain on lessons learnt from last year’s loss

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Expansion works at the Gahanga International Cricket stadium are ongoing with the facility undergoing a major upgrade as Rwandau2019s lone international cricket stadium.Dan Nsengiyumva

Expansion works at Gahanga Cricket stadium underway

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Thierry Rwabusaza, the former Secretary General and Treasurer of the National Cycling Federation (Ferwacy) . Sam Ngendahimana

Rwabusaza pulls out of Ferwacy president contest

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Arlick Tabu Ganza,the son of late Mafisango. Courtesy

Mafisango’s son shines at PSG Academy World Cup

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Kiyovu players celebrate after scoring a goal in a recent match. The Green Baggies slipped up in the title race after being held 1-1 by Etoile de l'est on Monday afternoon. courtesy

Kiyovu slip up in title race as Gicumbi is relegated

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Zamalek player with the ball as his side beat SLAC. The defending champions Zamalek face continental rivals US Monastir in the semi-finals of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) on Wednesday, May 25 . Olivier Mugwiza

Clash of titans: Zamalek, US Monastir square off in BAL semis

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Rwanda's PSG Academy clinched the PSG Academy World Cup in the boys' U-13 category on Monday after beating Brazil 7-6 in a penalty shootout following a 1-all draw in normal time.

Rwanda U-13 team wins PSG Academy World Cup

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Germany National women Cricket team

Cricket: Germany names squad for 2022 Kwibuka tournament

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
AS Kigali's striker Shaban Hussein Shabalala celebrates the gaol during the match against . Courtesy

Striker Hussein Shaban challenges AS Kigali to retain Peace Cup

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Amadou Gallo Fall, BAL President shares remarks during the partnership launch at the Kigali Arena, on Monday, May 23.

BAL, ESP sign partnership to train Rwandan youth

Monday, May 23, 2022