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May 15, 2018 / By RUGIGANA Jean Claude / News/ 0 Comments

The Rwanda National Olympic Committee and Hachimantai City of Japan sign a Memorandum of Understanding.

The Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) and the Japanese City of Hachimantai have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The (RNOSC) President and Mayor of the Japanese City of Hachimantai signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The ceremony took place on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the Ministry of Sports and Culture conference room (Amahoro Stadium) at 11 am.

Both the City and the RNOSC agreed to work cooperatively on the Rwandan Olympic athletes’ training camp in Hachimantai City and to implement mutually, beneficial projects so that the Rwandan athletes can perform in the best possible way during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

RNOSC President, Amb. Valens MUNYABAGISHA said the program started about 5 months ago and he also visited Hachamantai City in March 2018.

During the visit, the Amb. Valens had a fruitful exchange with the Mayor of the City and took a look on the good sports facilities and accommodation that will be graciously reserved for the Rwandan athletes during their stay in Hachimantai City.

RNOSC President explained that the MoU has entered into force upon its signature and will remain in force until the end of 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Upon mutual agreement by both parties, and this MoU could be extended.

The Mayor of Hachimantai City, Mr. Masahiko Tamura and The RNOSC President, Amb. MUNYABAGISHA Valens having a warm handshake after signing the MoU.

“We have agreed that Hachimantai City will take care of the expenses including accommodation, food, as well as provide training facilities for the Rwanda Olympic Team before and during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, While RNOSC will take care of travel expenses from Rwanda to Japan and the health insurances for the athletes,” He said

He also added that the good relations between both countries have been in existence in other sports disciplines where the Japanese Embassy depression Karate Federation and hoped it will extend to other federations.

Present during the ceremony, the Mayor of the Hachimantai City of Japan, Mr. Masahiko Tamura who traveled to Rwanda explained that he was happy and honored to be in Rwanda for the second time.

“We have good relations with Rwanda in a floriculture project; we also thought it was a good opportunity to have Rwandan team in Hachimantai City during the preliminaries of the Olympics Games. Signing this MoU is a pleasure and honor,” Mayor Mashiko said

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sports and Culture, Mr. John NTIGENGWA and the Ambassador of Japan in Rwanda both attended the ceremony as witnesses.

The Permanent Secretary said that signing the MoU was an added value to the existing relations and partnership between Rwanda and Japan.

“We hope both parties will benefit, and the Ministry will support the implementation of the MoU,” he said.

The Permanent Secretary in Ministry of Sports and Culture, Mr. John NTIGENGWA signing as Witness.

His Excellency Takayuki Miyashita, Ambassador of Japan to Rwanda who also witnessed the signing of the MoU noted that his mission was to oversee that government to government cooperation continues to develop far.

“People to People relations is also good when it is strengthened, both parties will meet to exchange strengthen cooperation to promote more between Rwanda and Japan. I will be in the Hachimantai City to fully support Team Rwanda and I wish them to win many Olympic medals,” H.E. Takayuki explained.

His Excellency Takayuki Miyashita, The Ambassador of Japan in Rwanda.

The Japanese delegation also used the occasion to visit different parts and offices of Amahoro National Stadium while being accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports and Culture and the President of Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee.

From left: The PS of MINISPOC, Mr. NTIGENGWA John, The Mayor of Hachimantai City, Mr. Masahiko Tamura, The RNOSC President, Amb. MUNYABAGISHA Valens and H.E Takayuki Miyashita, Ambassador of Japan to Rwanda.

The Japanese delegation also used the occasion to visit Amahoro National Stadium.

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May 13, 2018 / By RUGIGANA Jean Claude / News • Rwanda CGA/ 0 Comments

Rwanda-CGA and CGF strengthen friendship bonds.

The Rwanda Commonwealth Games Association (Rwanda-CGA) and Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) have pledged to strengthen friendship ties in the future.

From left: The Rwanda-CGA President, Amb. Valens MUNYABAGISHA, The Pastor of Livingstone Christian College, The Rwanda-CGA First Vice President, Madam RWEMALIKA Felicite, The CGF President, Louise Martin CBE, The Head Master of Livingstone Christian College, Dr. Mark Larlghly, The President of Australia Rwandan Diaspora, Mr. KAREKEZI Emmanuel.

In a message of appreciation and acknowledgment after returning home from the XXI Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast from the 4^th to 15^th April 2018, the Rwanda-CGA President, Amb. Valens Munyabagisha expressed gratitude for the support offered by Commonwealth Games Federation-CGF during the preparation and participation of the Rwandan athletes. (Click here for the full letter)

CGF President Louise Martin CBE in reply, promised that the friendship made will last forever! Here’s her full message.

During their stay in Australia, Team Rwanda was given a warm welcome as the athletes prepared for the games.

Rwanda athletes joined their fellows from the 71 national and territories of the Commonwealth to share the excitement of the games and to embrace the 3 core values of the CGF; Humanity, Equality, and Destiny.

On 7^th April, before all games played on that day, one minute of silence was observed to pay respect to the Tutsis killed in 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Rwandan players also wore black armbands to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Also, a statement was read at the Chef de Mission meeting, framing the context of why this commemoration is important

CGF President Louise Martin CBE wrote, “I am convinced that our observance of a one minute silence on the 7th April has shown the rest of the world that sport can be a powerful tool in reconciliation.”

Besides, the President also joined a delegation of Rwandan athletes and team officials in a visit to their GC2018 Schools Connect Program adopted school – Livingstone Christian College, Ormeau.

The delegations were involved in a range of activities across the day, including a procession, welcome ceremony, sporting activities, celebrity volleyball match and a colour run.

The Rwandan athletes spent time with the students in their classrooms, providing them with the opportunity to learn and gain an insight into the lives of athletes.

A total of 17 athletes represented Rwanda at the Commonwealth Games.

Rwanda Commonwealth Games Team in their respective disciplines

Athletics: Nyirarukundo Salome, Nizeyimana Alexis, Sugira James, Nishimwe Beatha, Ishimwe Alice and Tuyishime Christopher

Beach Volleyball: Nzayisenga Charlotte and Mutatsimpundu Denyse

Cycling: Areruya Joseph, Ndayisenga Valens, Ukiniwabo Jean Paul Rene, Uwizeye Jean Claude, Uwizeyimana Bonaventure, Munyaneza Didier, Ingabire Beatha, Manizabayo Magnifique

Para Powerlifting: Niyonzima Vedaste

Rwanda made its debut participation in the quadrennial Games in New Delhi, India in 2010.

May 13, 2018 / By RUGIGANA Jean Claude / BASKETBALL • News/ 0 Comments

Basketball: U Rwanda rwavuye ku batoza 7 rugera kuri 30 bafite amahugurwa y’icyiciro cya kabiri.

Abatoza 30 basoje amahugurwa y’icyiciro cya kabiri cy’ubutoza ku wa 11 Gicurasi 2018, basabwe kugaragaza itandukaniro bagatanga umusanzu mu iterambere ry’uyu mukino bahereye mu bato mu gihugu hose kabone n’iyo baba bakorera ubushake.

Abatoza bitabiriye amahugurwa nahawe impamyabumenyi (Certificates).

Aya mahugurwa yateguwe n’Ishyirahamwe ry’umukino wa basketball mu Rwanda (FERWABA) ku bufatanye na Komite Olempike y’u Rwanda aterwa inkunga na Solidarite Olympique. Aya mahugurwa yatangiye kuwa 6 Gicurasi 2018 amara iminsi itandatu abera kuri Stade Amahoro.

Yitabiriwe n’abatoza 30 b’amakipe atandukanye, yaba akina shampiyona, amakipe y’igihugu mu byiciro bitandukanye n’abandi bari basanzwe bafite impamyabumenyi y’icyiciro cya mbere (level One) mu butoza bashaka iy’icya kabiri bahugurwa na Dr. Mohamed Habib Cherif, Umuyobozi w’Ihuriro ry’abatoza ba basketball muri Afurika ukomoka muri Tunisia.

Umutoza mpuzamahanga, Dr. Habib Cherif yigisha uko batoza.

Mu Rwanda ni abatoza barindwi gusa bari basanzwe bafite impamyabushobozi y’icyiciro cya kabiri mu butoza barimo Mutokambali Moise wahoze atoza ikipe y’igihugu, Ahishakiye Alexandre, Buhake Albert, Kalima Cyrille, Bahige Jacques, Ngirimana Jean Chrysostome na Bahufite Jean.

Visi Perezida wa mbere wa Komite Olempike mu Rwanda, Rwemalika Felicite, wasoje aya mahugurwa, yasabye abayahawe kuzakoresha neza ubumenyi bungutse, abadasanzwe bafite amakipe batoza bagakoresha kwitanga kuko byanze bikunze inyungu bazazibona.

Visi Perezida wa mbere wa CNOSR, Madam RWEMALIKA Felicite.

Yagize ati “Ni byiza guhora abantu bihugura kuko haba hari nk’amategeko mashya baba batazi. Batahanye umurava, bahigiye gukoresha ubumenyi bungutse kugira ngo bateze imbere umukino, n’abadafite amakipe biyemeje ko bazakora nk’abakorerabushake wenda nyuma bitewe n’umusaruro batanga n’ako kazi kakaboneka.”

Rwemalika yavuze ko amahugurwa nk’aya azakomeza guhabwa n’abatoza bo mu yindi mikino ndetse n’abandi bantu bose bari mu nzego zigira uruhare mu guteza imbere siporo kuko byagaragaye ko igihe umuntu akora ibyo azi n’umusaruro atanga wiyongera.

Visi Perezida wa kabiri wa Ferwaba, Nyirishema Richard, we yavuze ko kuba aya mahugurwa yarasojwe n’abagore babiri gusa, abandi 28 ari abagabo ni ikibazo gikomeye ariko nk’ubuyobozi bazakomeza gushishikariza abategarugori kuza muri uyu mukino ari benshi.

Yagize ati “Ikibazo cy’abagore bake ntabwo kiri mu batoza gusa kuko no mu bakinnyi dufite amakipe make y’abakobwa ugereranyije n’abahungu. Ni ikibazo tutarebera kuri aya mahugurwa kuko abitabiriye icyiciro cya kabiri aruko hari n’icya mbere barenze.”

Yakomeje agira ati “Nibaza ko mbere yuko tugira abakinnyi benshi twakagombye abatoza benshi b’abagore kuko hari abakinnye Basketball ariko benshi muri bo bagenda baducika. Bamara gushaka abagabo bagahita bahagarika byose. Twihaye intego ko tugomba gushishikariza abagore cyane cyane abakinnye kuko nibura bo basanzwe bazi Basketball bagatangira kuba abatoza.”

Dr. Habib akosora umutoza witabiriye amahugurwa.

Dr. Habib yahawe impano mu rwego rwo kumushimira.

Andi mafoto: https://www.flickr.com/photos/158785774@N02/sets/72157694971379211

May 9, 2018 / By RUGIGANA Jean Claude / BASKETBALL • News/ 0 Comments

Basketball: Level II Technical Course for Coaches gets underway.

Thirty basketball coaches from different Rwandan clubs are attending a Level II technical course at Amahoro stadium.

The six-day Level II Technical Course is being conducted by the FIBA Instructor, Dr. Habib Cherif from Tunisia. This training will help coaches to acquire new knowledge and improve their theoretical and practical Basketball coaching skills.

The FIBA Instructor, Dr. Habib Cherif giving the instructions during practice day 02.

The program is sponsored by the Olympic Solidarity through Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee, and was officially opened by Amb. Valens Munyabagisha, The President of Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC), who urged participants to take it seriously and get the best out of it. The week-log coaching clinic started Sunday, May 06 and will run through May 11.

Coaches (sitting) learning how to coach an athlete.

“We need more qualified coaches if we are to develop basketball in the country. There is no way we will be able to compete with other countries across the continent if we do not have trained coaches,” Munyabagisha told the coaches.

The course has attracted a total of thirty coaches including three female coaches.

Trainees

Jean Claude Karemera, Egide Bimenyimana, Didier Bineza, Jean Claude Muhirwa Rukundo, Haruna Mvuyekure, Habib Juma Sibomana, Jean Aimé Rukiramacumu, Emmanuel Nshimiyimana, Joseline Munyaneza, Fiston Shema, Aboubakar Barame, Gilbert Birori, Eric Dushiminana and Yves Murenzi.

Others include; Maxime Mwiseneza, Aime Karim Nkusi, Jean Claude Nshimiyimana, Thaddé Mutemberezi, Yvette Uwanjye, Emmanuel Uwintoni, Olivier Kadamage, Charles Mbazumutima, Patrick Habiyambere, Claudette Habimana, Patrick Ngwijuruvugo, Louis Mugunga, Eric Muhoza, Igor Keys Mugisha, Bienvenu Ngandu and Abiddanny Bisanukuri.

May 4, 2018 / By RUGIGANA Jean Claude / News/ 0 Comments

Itangazo rigenewe Abakunzi ba Siporo mu Rwanda.

Kuri uyu wa Kane tariki ya 03 Gicurasi 2018, Ku cyicaro gikuru cya Komite Olempike (CNOSR) hateraniye inama nyunguranabitekerezo yahuje Ubuyobozi bwa Minisiteri ya Siporo n’Umuco (MINISPOC), ubwa Komite Olempike (CNOSR) n’ubwa Federasiyo y’Umupira w’amaguru mu Rwanda (FERWAFA) igamije kurebera hamwe uko icyorezo cya ruswa n’amarozi kivugwa muri Siporo by’umwihariko mu mupira w’amaguru cyacika.

Imyanzuro y’ibyavugiwe muri iyo nama nyunguranabitekerezo, kanda hano: Itangazo rigenewe Abakunzi ba Siporo (pdf).

April 11, 2018 / By RUGIGANA Jean Claude / News • Rwanda CGA • VOLLEBALL/ 0 Comments

Beach Volleyball: Rwanda Team out of Commonwealth Games.

Rwanda 0-2 Australia

The national women’s beach volleyball team was yesterday eliminated from the ongoing Commonwealth Games after losing to Australia 2-0 in the quarterfinals. Denise Mutatsimpundu and Charlotte Nzayisenga, who were Rwanda’s representatives in the beach volleyball competition, were no match for the hosts who were dominant in both sets (21-9, 21-8).

Rwanda qualified for quarterfinals as second runners-up after coming back from two defeats to New Zealand and Vanuatu to beat Singapore.

Team coach Christophe Mudahinyuka said in an interview that although they failed to achieve their semifinal target, the players gained overview from playing against elite opposition.

“Playing against the best teams in the world, some of whom have professional players, has helped the team a lot and I am sure it will help us in the future,“ Mudahinyuka said.

Rwanda is one of only two nations – Mozambique being the other – to be admitted to the Commonwealth group of nations that were not colonised by Britain. That process was completed in 2009, before the country made its Commonwealth Games debut in Delhi, India in 2010, but this was the first appearance of Nzayisenga and Mutatsimpundu in the Games.

The 21st edition of the international multi-sport event kicked off on April 4 and will run through April 15 in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Meanwhile, Rwanda’s Paralympic Powerlifter Vedaste Niyonzima is out of the Games as well after finishing in ninth place out of 11 players that took part in the competition.

[Based on The New Times’ Article]

April 10, 2018 / By RUGIGANA Jean Claude / News/ 0 Comments

Gold Coast 2018: Areruya finishes Africa’s second best in men’s ITT.

*The 2017 Tour du Rwanda champion, Joseph Areruya is competing at the ongoing Commonwealth games (Sam Ngendahimana).*

Top three

1. Cameron Meyer (Australia) – 48:13:04
2. Harry Tanfield (England) – 48:43:30
3. Hamish Bond (New Zealand) – 48:45:45

Rwandans

13. Joseph Areruya – 52:24:16
24: Valens Ndayisenga – 54:06:50

RWANDA international Joseph Areruya put up an inspiring performance on Tuesday morning to finish Africa’s second best rider, and 13th overall, in men’s Individual Time Trial (ITT) at the ongoing XXI Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Queensland – Australia.

Tour du Rwanda and La Tropicale Amissa Bongo reigning champion covered the 38.5km course in 52 minutes, 24 seconds and 4 seconds, four minutes and twelve seconds behind Australian maestro Cameron Meyer (48:13:04) who won gold.

Areruya, 22, finished second best among 17 African riders on the 61-man startlist, behind South Africa’s Brandon Davids (51:44:00) who finished in the tenth place. Unlike Areruya, Davids rides for Australian side Bennelong SwissWellness Cycling Team p/b Cervelo and the terrain and weather in Australia was nothing new for him.

“So proud of our young man Joseph Areruya taking #13 in the men’s ITT at Commonwealth Games today! Awesome to see Rwanda so high up in the results – our best ever finish to date and the second best African rider behind mighty Brendon Davids.” Team Rwanda Cycling tweeted to congratulate sensational Areruya right after the race on Tuesday.

Another Rwandan star rider, Valens Ndayisenga who is making his second appearance in Commonwealth Games, used 54:06:50 to finish in the 24th position and fourth best among African cyclists. Dirk Coethe (53:16:85) of Namibia finished 19th overall, and third best African.

Set for a move to French side Delko–Marseille Provence KTM after the Commonwealth Games on April 15, Areruya will be back in action on Saturday, vying for honors in the main race of the event – Elite men’s road race.

The men’s road race will be a 166-cylist peloton tussling it out on a distance of 168.3km, nine laps across the host city – Gold Coast, with the start and finish-line at Currumbin Beachfront.

Rwanda will have 6 riders in the contest, Areruya and Ndayisenga will be joined by Jean Claude Uwizeye, Bonaventure Uwizeyimana, Didier Munyaneza and Jean Paul Rene Ukiniwabo.

By joining the UCI Professional Continental Team in France, Areruya becomes the first African cyclist to ride for the club. He penned a two-year contract last month.

What you need to know about the champion

Men’s ITT gold medallist Cameron Meyer is one of Australia’s most decorated cyclists.

The world champion track cyclist added Commonwealth Games gold on the road to his lengthy list of accomplishments, with victory in the men’s individual time trial on Tuesday.

Meyer, who also has a Tour Down Under crown to his name and stage wins in the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia, clocked a time of 48 minutes and 13.04 seconds, as he expertly negotiated the tricky 38.5-kilometre course in Currumbin to add another gold to Australia’s tally.

His victory came just two days after he was fourth in the points race on the track at the Anna Meares Velodrome, where he had also finished 10th in the scratch race.

Meyer has won nine world championships across different events on the track. He was already a three-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist but never before on the road.

[The New Times]

March 21, 2018 / By RUGIGANA Jean Claude / News/ 0 Comments

General Assembly 2018: Rwanda National Olympic committee recommends medical insurance for local athletes

*Group photo after closing the General Assembly 2018.*

Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC), in their Ordinary General Assembly that convened over the weekend, recommended that all national athletes should have medical insurance effective next year.

The issue of medical insurance was among the many resolutions passed—the others include; approving minutes of the previous assembly, review the president’s activity report ( activities carried out since the last assembly), approve the annual financial statement and the budget.

While addressing the assembly, RNOSC president Valens Munyabagisha said that medical insurance for local athletes is aimed at “protecting them.”

“We have recommended that the Ministry of Sports and Culture (MINSPOC) makes it mandatory for all athletes in all national federations to have medical insurance, starting next year, and whoever misses this insurance will not be allowed to participate in any competition,” Munyabagisha, said.

The General Assembly also approved that all sports federations write and submit all the competitions that they intend to take part is throughout the year so that RNOSC also plan accordingly and make the necessary budget arrangements.

RNOSC announced the resignation of the secretary general, Dominique Bizimana and tasked the legal commission to prepare the next general assembly for new the secretary general to be elected.

Among the other resolutions approved is that, national athletes going to represent Rwanda in international competition, to get medical check-up before they travel.

[Based on The New Times article]

March 21, 2018 / By RUGIGANA Jean Claude / News • Rwanda CGA/ 0 Comments

Rwanda celebrated Commonwealth Day 2018.

*Group photo of Students displaying the theme for the 2018 Commonwealth Day.*

Rwanda Commonwealth Games Association (Rwanda-CGA) celebrated this year’s Commonwealth Day in a ceremony held at College Saint Andre in Nyamirambo on Wednesday, March 14.

Commonwealth day is celebrated every year on the second Monday in March, but in Rwanda, it was celebrated March 14 due to the local reasons.

The theme of this year 2018 is Towards a Common Future. Education and Sports were two tools used to promote the commonwealth values on this special day. On side of education, the objectives was to promote commonwealth in education, discuss and introduce the theme of the year 2018 to students through dialogues, whereas the sport activities like basketball, athletics (100m) and football for both girls and boys targeted to promote a culture of fair play in the youth, collaboration, building a stronger team work in the youth, winning spirit and sharing .

*Girls Basketball Team of College Saint Andre.*

*Boys Basketball Team – College Saint Andre*.

It was an event attended by First Vice President, Madam Felicite RWEMALIKA on behalf of Rwanda Commonwealth Games association.

The Commonwealth is a voluntary Association of 53 independent and equal sovereign states. It is home to 2.2 billion citizens, of which over 60% are under the age of 30.

The Commonwealth includes some of the world’s largest, smallest, richest and poorest countries, spanning five regions. Thirty-one of its precautions are small states, many of them island nations.

Its’ Vision is to help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.

The occasion was attended mostly by student of College Saint Andre, who competed in various games including basketball, football and athletics (100m) for both boys and girls.

*The Vice President of Rwanda-CGA, Madam Rwemarika throwing a Jump-Ball during Commonwealth Day 2018 celebrations at College Saint Andre.*

While addressing the gathering, Rwanda-CGA vice president, Felicite Rwemarika, said that, “This event is a partnership with the Commonwealth family and the objective is to work together. It is important for the youth because sports create relationship and mutual friendship with others.”

*The Vice President, Rwemalika during interview.*

“The Commonwealth brings opportunities and hope to the Youth and uniting the family thus we choose to collaborate with students” Rwemalika added.

March 11, 2018 / By RUGIGANA Jean Claude / News/ 0 Comments

Uwacu flags-off Commonwealth Games delegation, cautions athletes.

*The cyclist, Areruya Joseph receiving the national flag from the Ministry of Sports and Culture.*

Minister for Sports and Culture, Julienne Uwacu has flagged off the national team to this year’s Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Gold Coast, Australia from April 4-15.

The function held Friday afternoon at the ministry’s headquarters, attracted officials of Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) and the national team delegation.

The Rwanda Commonwealth team which will be represented by 17 athletes is expected to start a week-long residential camp this week before they depart to Australia next week.

Athletics, Beach Volleyball and Paralympic powerlifting teams will head to Gold coast this month while cycling team will travel in the first week of April.

Minister Uwacu wished the athletes good luck and encouraged them to work collectively as team to make Rwanda proud. The team will be led by cyclist Joseph Areruya, who will carry the national flag.

“It’s not professional to find anyone with intentions of escaping on national duty while competing in such competitions,” she cautioned the athletes.

RNOSC president, Ambassador Valens Munyabagisha noted it will first time for Rwandan players will competing in an international competition during the commemoration week where country remembers victims of the 1994 genocide against Tutsi.

“We didn’t have a role to schedule the competition dates but we have asked the organizers to let our teams to have a moment to remember on April 7 and to wear a black ribbon as a sign of remembrance in each game,” said Amb. Munyabagisha.

*The athletes posing with the Minister Uwacu Julienne (C) and other officials.*

A total of 17 athletes across four different sporting disciplines will carry the country’s quest for a historic first Commonwealth Games medal. Rwanda will have representatives in cycling, athletics, beach volleyball and Para-Powerlifting.

The 21st edition of Commonwealth Games will attract over 6600 athletes representing 70 countries and territories in 18 sports and 270 medal events.

Rwanda made her debut in the quadrennial event eight years ago in New Delhi, India, and her second appearance in 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. However, no Rwandan athlete was able to manage a podium finish at either edition.

Full Rwanda Team

Athletics: Nyirarukundo Salome, Nizeyimana Alexis, Sugira James, Nishimwe Beatha, Ishimwe Alice and Tuyishime Christophe
Beach Volleyball: Nzayisenga Charlotte and Mutatsimpundu Denyse

Cycling: Areruya Joseph, Ndayisenga Valens, Ukiniwabo Jean Paul Rene, Uwizeye Jean Claude, Uwizeyimana Bonaventure, Munyaneza Didier, Ingabire Beatha, Manizabayo Magnifique

Para Powerlifting: Niyonzima Vedaste.

[The New Times]

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