The Ministry of Sports has announced a logo contest that calls for interested Rwandan creatives to design a logo for Amahoro Stadium. The stadium is undergoing a remarkable transformation with the expansion project being undertaken by Turkish construction company SUMMA in a Joint Venture with Real Contractors, a local construction firm. SUMMA is the same firm that constructed BK Arena. It will cost the government in excess of Rwf160 billion to successfully complete the upgrade of the multi-purpose facility whose initial capacity is expected to increase from 25,000 to 45,000 seats upon completion, making it the biggest stadium in the country. ALSO READ: Upgrade works at Amahoro stadium begin In a call for application announcement released Friday, April 14, MINISPORTS said that creative designers have until April 30 to have submitted their applications to participate in the logo contest. The winning log will be chosen by a panel of jury comprising staff from MNISPORTS, the Office of the Government Spokesperson (OGS), Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA) and the association of artists. The winner of the contest will be announced on May 5 and will be awarded Rwf 1,000,000. ALSO READ: PHOTOS: Amahoro Stadium upgrade to be complete in June 2024 Unlike other stadiums that are demolished to build new ones, SUMMA is maintaining the existing structure and building on it to expand its capacity. The works will entail expansion at different wings of the stadium and some additional roofing that will shield spectators from extreme weather conditions and also give them comfort. Upon completion in June 2024, the facility is expected to host not only international football matches but also concerts and public events.
