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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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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 12^th, 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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Icyegeranyo cy’amakuru y’imikino yaranze icyumweru kuva taliki 26-29 Mutarama 2023, kanda hano.