THE INSPECTOR GENERAL of Police Emmanuel K. Gasana has praised the Police Handball Club for the outstanding performance in all competitions this season. The Police Chief made the remarks on Sunday at the Rwanda National Police headquarters where he received the handball team at a special cocktail organised to celebrate their achievements. During the event the IGP received the Genocide memorial and Liberation cups which the club added on their trophy cabin this season. Police Handball Club, which was formed 12 years ago, has won the national league twice and were recently crowned champions of ‘Liberation and Genocide memorial Cup for the second time each. The club has also won the Heroes Day Cup twice and the Labour Day Cup. They have also registered an unbeaten run in all competitions this season and already have three trophies including the Labour Day Cup which they won after beating Gicumbi 35-26. The club lifted the Liberation Cup after beating both APR and Nyakabanda on July 12. They are also favourites for this year’s national league as they currently sit on the table summit. While addressing the players, IGP Gasana assured the club of further support to continue with the winning ways. “The Police responsibility is not limited to maintaining law and order but also as part of community policing, we are involved in different sports activities to demonstrate that there is peace in this nation,” the Police Chief said. He thanked them for their dedication and hard work that led to success and urged them to continue with the spirit. Police coach AIP Antoine Ntabanganyimana thanked the Rwanda National Police for the support which made success possible.
