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RNOSC and French Embassy in Rwanda jointly introduced Cycling Mountain Bike to 40 young people

Yesterday, on October 21, 2023, 40 young people aged between 10 and 15 years old, affiliated with Gasore Serge Foundation, gathered at the Field of Dreams Cycling Centre to learn basic skills and try out to the Cycling Mountain Bike.

This initiative, “Cycling Mountain Bike For Young People”, was organized by the Rwanda National Olympic and Sorts Committee (RNOSC) in collaboration with the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY) and sponsored by the Embassy of France in Rwanda.

The primary aim of the initiative was to promote the Olympic sport of “Cycling Mountain Bike” among Rwandan youth, instilling in them the Olympic Values, while also raising awareness about the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Gasore Serge Foundation received support for the maintenance of 20 bikes to increase the number of children who can access mountain biking and school equipment. Additionally, every participating child was awarded a gold medal, both as a motivation and a message that they should always strive for excellence in their future.

During her closing remarks, the RNOSC Acting President Alice UMULINGA extended her gratitude to the Embassy of France in Rwanda for the financial support, as well as other stakeholders, especially the Ministry of Sports, Bugesera district, Rwanda Cycling Federation, and Gasore Serge Foundation, for their contributions in making the event a success.

“We organized this initiative to boost the popularity of mountain biking in Rwanda, beginning with young people. Currently, we only have two Rwandan Olympians in Cycling Mountain Bike, and we aspire to see more athletes represent Rwanda in this Olympic sport. Additionally, we use these kind of platforms to promote the Olympic Values among Rwandan youth, ensuring that we are nurturing well-rounded athletes,” she added.

The RNOSC Acting President Alice UMULINGA delivering her closing remarks

Addressing participants, the Mayor of Bugesera District Richard Mutabazi, said: “We are delighted to host such an initiative in our district, and we hope that this infrastructure (Field of Dreams Pump Track) will promote mountain biking and nurture talents who will represent Rwanda effectively on the international stage, including at the Olympic Games.”

The Mayor of Bugesera district Richard MUTABAZI addressing the young cyclists.

The event was graced by the presence of the RNOSC Acting President Alice UMULINGA, Mayor of Bugesera District Richard MUTABAZI, representative of Ministry of Sports Fabrice UWAYO and representative of the Embassy of France in Rwanda Florent Massat.

The representative of the Ministry of Sports Fabrice UWAYO
The representative of Embassy of France in Rwanda Florent Mossat speaking at the event

So far, two Olympians have represented Rwanda in Cycling Mountain Bike at the Olympics: Adrien NIYONSHUTI in London 2012 and Rio 2016, and Nathan BYUKUSENGE in Rio 2016.

Cycling Mountain Bike made its debut as an Olympic discipline at the Atlanta Games in 1996, with a cross-country event for men and women.

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Vacant Position

The Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) through its Medical and Anti-Doping Commission, is  seeking a qualified candidate with a significant experience  in coordinating research projects and administrative skills to take part in a one-year research project, “Doping knowledge, attitude and ethical belief among Rwandan athlete support personnel”, funded by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) through 2022 Social Science Research Grant Program. 

Department: Medical and Anti-Doping Commission

Location: Kigali, Rwanda (RNOSC HQ)

Position: Volunteer Research Assistant

Contract Type: Six-month contract

Activity Level: 100%

Entry Date: 01 March 2023

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Basketball athlete Aristide Mugabe elected new President of the RNOSC Athletes’ Commission

Aristide Mugabe, the longest-serving captain of the National Basketball Team elected new President of the Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) Athletes’ Commission. The elections took place during a meeting that brought together athletes representing all RNOSC Members (National Sports Federations), at the RNOSC headquarters, on Sunday, February 12th, 2023.

The former captain of the National Basketball Team and current captain of Patriots BBC Aristide Mugabe elected new President of the RNOSC Athletes’ Commission

The following six individuals make up the newly elected committee of the Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) Athletes’ Commission

  • President: Aristide Mugabe (Rwanda Basketball Federation)
  • Vice President: Marthe Yankurije, OLY (Rwanda Athletics Federation)
  • Secretary: Yvette Igihozo Cyuzuzo (Rwanda Volleyball Federation)
  • Advisors: Eloi Maniraguha, OLY (Rwanda Swimming Federation), Clarisse Uwayo (Rwanda Taekwondo Federation) & Jean Semana (National Paralympic Committee of Rwanda)

Group photo of the newly elected Committee

The Acting President of the Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee, Mrs. Alice Umulinga, extended her hearty congratulations to the newly elected Committee members and pledged to work closely with them for the betterment of Rwandan athletes. She also expressed her appreciation and gratitude to the outgoing Committee for their tireless dedication and invaluable service during their tenure.

The RNOSC Acting President Mrs. Alice Umulinga addressing athletes

Group photo of all athletes representing the RNOSC Members with the RNOSC Acting President Alice Umulinga and Second Vice President Salama Umutoni

According to the International Olympic Committee, the mission of a National Olympic Committee (NOC) Athletes’ Commission is to represent the views of the athletes and make their voice heard within the NOC.

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