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Leandre Karekezi (L), seen here with triathlon federation boss Alexis Mbaraga, is the president of Rwanda Volleyball Federation since 2017.

Volleyball played ‘big role’ in reuniting Rwandans – Karekezi

Monday, April 13, 2020
Eric Gisa Irambona, seen here taking instructions from former Rayon Sports coach Roberto Oliveira, is the most senior member of the current squad, having made his senior debut in 2013. / File
Football

Eric Irambona: How Rayon Sports star survived the Genocide aged 2

Saturday, April 11, 2020
Rwanda international Aristide Mugabe, a genocide survivor, has won the league title seven times in the last eight seasons with two different teams. On all occasions, he was the captain.

How basketball contributed to social cohesion after Genocide

Thursday, April 09, 2020
The Tour du Rwanda rapidly grew from an amateur race to Africau2019s biggest cycling event in less than ten years. / File.

The painful demise of Rwanda cycling in 1994, and its rise after

Thursday, April 09, 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.
Other Sports

How has sports infrastructure changed face after 26 years?

Tuesday, April 07, 2020
Goalkeeper Jean-Luc u2018Bakameu2019 Ndayishimiye has revealed he plans to pursue a coaching career.

Bakame eyes coaching career

Sunday, April 05, 2020
REG forward Elie Kaje with the ball during the league game against Patriots. Kaje said he does training for four hours every day during the lockdown.

How basketballers are staying fit during the lockdown

Sunday, April 05, 2020
Rayon Sports midfielder Kakure Mugheni Fabrice dribbles past AS Kigali forward during the league match. Kakure is among 6 players whose contracts will end in May. / File photo.

Coronavirus pandemic affects contracts of over 50 players

Friday, April 03, 2020
Djihadi Bizimana is searching for a new club. / Photo: Courtesy.

Ex-APR star Bizimana in search of new club

Friday, April 03, 2020
Mukura Victory Sports head coach Antonio Hernandez Perez communicates to his players during the league match against AS Kigali.

Mukura VS coach urges players to maintain fitness during lockdown

Friday, April 03, 2020
Kimenyi has called on fellow players to remain positive in these difficult times.

Goalkeeper Yves Kimenyi advises on lockdown fitness

Friday, April 03, 2020
Former Benediction Club rider Jean Bosco Nsengimana has signed a deal to join Skol Adrien Niyonshuti Cycling Academy. / Sam Ngendahimana.
Cycling

Rider Nsengimana set to join SACA Team

Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Osborn Shema, 20, has been in the United States since 2016. / File photo.

Rwandan Shema named best defensive player in US conference basketball

Wednesday, April 01, 2020
The New Times

Former Marseille president Pape Diouf dies from coronavirus

Wednesday, April 01, 2020
The National womenu2019s sitting volleyball team which won the Africa Paralympic sitting volleyball championship last year will represent Rwanda in the World paralympics in Tokyo next year. / File photo.

Dates for Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games confirmed

Monday, March 30, 2020
APR FC players celebrate a goal during the league match against SC Kiyovu at Kigali Stadium.

APR SG reveals secret behind unbeaten run

Sunday, March 29, 2020
Patriots point guard Ally Ruzigande wants to play in the NBA.

Rising basketball star Ally Ruzigande on his NBA dreams

Sunday, March 29, 2020
Kigali International Peace Marathon participants during the Run for Fun last year.

COVID-19: Kigali Peace Marathon moved to June

Sunday, March 29, 2020
Salomon Nirisarike, who plays in Armenia is the best paid Rwandan professional footballer player. The 23 year-old featured for several clubs in Rwanda like Etincelles, Rayon Sports and APR. / Courtesy.

The 10 highest paid Rwandan professional footballers

Friday, March 27, 2020
Match officials get into a confrontation with players during a football match. Ferwafa has vowed to punish errant referees.

FERWAFA vows to punish poor officiating in football matches

Thursday, March 26, 2020