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Fidele Mubiligi, president of the Rwanda Athletics Federation.

Kigali Peace Marathon 2020 pushed to October

Sunday, May 10, 2020
Amen Divine Ikamba says that she has used the lockdown to read chess books and refine her game online.
Other Sports

Covid-19 and chess in Rwanda: Where things stand

Sunday, May 10, 2020
Rayon Sports football club president, Sadate Munyakazi.
Football

Sadate Munyakazi: Rayon Sports president handed six-month ban

Saturday, May 09, 2020
Babua Samson, seen here during a past league match against Gasogi United, is currently one of the most prolific strikers in domestic football. / Courtesy

Striker Babua open to Rayon move at end of 2019-20 season

Friday, May 08, 2020
AS Kigali striker Callixte Iradukunda (with the ball) is seen here during a past league match against her former side Kamonyi at Kigali Stadium./ Courtesy

Teamwork more important than individual awards – Iradukunda

Friday, May 08, 2020
Kavalo also played for Jordan side All Awdeh Youth Club for three months last year.

‘I didn’t see it coming’ – Patrick Kavalo on his volleyball stardom

Thursday, May 07, 2020
With the suspension of sports until September, one of the affected major events is the 16th Kigali International Peace Marathon which had been scheduled for June 21.

No sporting events until September, says sports ministry

Thursday, May 07, 2020
As has been the case for the last five years, champions Patriots and rivals REG again seem to be in a two-horse race for the Basketball National League title. Here, REG skipper Ali Kazingufu Kubwimana (L) is seen trying to guard against his Patriots counterpart Aristide Mugabe in a past game at Kigali Arena. / File

Ferwaba confident that season will end as per initial schedule

Wednesday, May 06, 2020
Rayon Sports midfielder Gilbert Mugisha is seen here during a past league match against Musanze. In case the 2019-20 season is cancelled and no title is awarded, Rayon will represent Rwanda in the 2020-21 CAF Champions League as the 2018-19 champions. / Courtesy
Football

Ferwafa to wait for government’s all clear before resuming league

Tuesday, May 05, 2020
Abdul Rwatubyaye, a central defender with Colorado Springs Switchbacks, plays in the United States since early 2019. / Net.

How foreign-based footballers are faring during Covid-19 pandemic

Monday, May 04, 2020
Rwanda's women sitting volleyball team qualified for the 16th Paralympic Games, due in Tokyo next year, after beating Egypt to retain the African Championship in September 2019.

Sitting volleyball team will be ready to ‘embrace Paralympics 2021’

Sunday, May 03, 2020
Right-back Michael Rusheshangoga (L), seen here vying for the ball in a past match against Tanzanian side KMC in Caf Confederation Cup, joined AS Kigali from local rivals at the end of last season. / Courtesy photo.

AS Kigali players decry salary arrears for last three months

Friday, May 01, 2020
APR, who also have a game in hand, top the table with 57 points, six ahead of reigning champions Rayon Sports. / Courtesy.

Ferwafa to decide on resuming league next week

Friday, May 01, 2020
Meddie Kagere, 33, has made 45 appearances for senior national team Amavubi since his international debut in 2011. / File photo.
Football

Spanish side Levante eyes possible Meddie Kagere move for $600,000

Friday, May 01, 2020
Rayon Sports captain Eric Rutanga (L) and head coach Andru00e9 Casa Mbungo. Belgian Brewery Skol have been the club's main sponsors since 2014.

Skol Brewery extends emergency relief donation to Rayon players

Thursday, April 30, 2020
During his nine-year spell with local giants APR, Jean Baptiste u2018Miggyu2019 Mugiraneza won six league titles, five Peace Cups and the 2010 Cecafa Kagame Cup with the army side. / File photo.

Miggy tips young talents on importance of mentors

Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Rayon Sports striker Yannick Bizimana dribbles against AS Kigali players in a past match. It is almost certain that the remaining topflight league fixtures this season will be played behind closed doors, if at all it resumes. Courtesy.

Local players, coaches welcome Fifa’s proposal of 5 substitutes

Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Jean Eric Habimana, who has twice represented Rwanda in world championships, is one of the prominent names at the newly formed SACA team. / Photo: File.

Niyonshuti on ‘fitness status’ of his riders during lockdown

Tuesday, April 28, 2020
The Tour du Rwanda 2020, which concluded on March 1, was the last major sporting event held in Rwanda before the lockdown was announced on March 21. / File.

The ‘Coronasation’ of Sports

Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Olivier Ntagengwa (L) and Patrick Kavalo Akumuntu, bronze medal winners at last year's All-African Games, represented Rwanda and Africa at the 2019 World Beach Volleyball Champions in Germany.

Beach Volleyball: World Champs 2021 moved to June 2022

Sunday, April 26, 2020