Rwanda continues to position itself as a hub for sports excellence with the successful hosting of the ITF Regional Coaching Advanced Players (CAP) Course); a two-week program aimed at enhancing the continent’s tennis coaching standards. Read More
Generation of Champions
Breaking Barriers through Judo: An Inspirational Session with Olympian Clarisse Agbegnenou.
Ahead of the SportsBiz Africa Forum 2025 set to take place in Kigali from September 9 to 10, the Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC), in collaboration with the Rwanda Judo Federation, hosted a special motivational session titled “Breaking Barriers through Judo: An Inspirational Session with Olympian Clarisse Agbegnenou.” The event brought together more than 40 young female judokas, including 10 athletes from Mahama Refugee Camp, who gathered to meet one of the most decorated judokas in Olympic history and to draw inspiration from her extraordinary journey as an athlete, a mother, and a global role model. Read More
African School Games: Team Rwanda Clinches Gold and Bronze Medals
At the inaugural African School Games, Team Rwanda achieved a remarkable feat—bringing home a gold medal in Women’s Basketball 3×3 and a bronze medal in the Women’s 3000m athletics event. This historic win marked a triumphant moment for the nation, earned against all odds.
Rwanda Celebrates Olympic Day 2025 with Youth-Focused Cycling Event in Bugesera
Bugesera, Rwanda – June 22, 2025
Rwanda joined the rest of the world in celebrating Olympic Day 2025 with a special edition of the Youth Racing Cup at the Field of Dreams, hosted in partnership with Rwanda Cycling Federation and Gasore Serge Foundation. The event brought together 154 young cyclists, their parents, and notable figures in the sporting scene, highlighting the values of sport, and a sense of community.  Read More
RNOSC Hosts the Workshop on Measuring Impact in Sport for Development Programmes
Aimed at helping sport organizations in Rwanda use data to drive real, measurable change in communities, the Rwanda National Olympic & Sports Committee (RNOSC) hosted a 1-day workshop on measuring the impact of sport for development programmes in Rwanda. This workshop was powered by the Laureus Sport For Good foundation in partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) through the Olympism 365 programme, and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) through its Sport for Education and Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (SESLA) initiative. The workshop saw the attendance of 30 individuals from 14 organizations within which are National Sports Federations and 4 notable organizations driving impact in Rwanda; Friends of Health Initiative, MindLeaps, Plan International Rwanda, and Thousand Hills Rugby.
IOC highlights role of sport in tackling physical inactivity at World Health Assembly
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reinforced its commitment to tackling physical inactivity and promoting healthier, more active communities during a high-level side event of the 78th World Health Assembly, held in Geneva, Switzerland.
UMULINGA Alice Elected as First Female President of NOC Rwanda
In a historic milestone for Rwandan sport, UMULINGA Alice has been unanimously elected as the first female President of the Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (NOC Rwanda). The election took place today, May 10, 2025, during the Elective General Assembly at Lemigo Hotel in Kigali, with UMULINGA receiving full support from all 50 eligible voters. Read More
RNOSC to Elect New Leadership for 2025–2028 Olympic Cycle
The Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) is set to elect its new leaders for the 2025–2028 term in an Elective General Assembly scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Lemigo Hotel in Kigali.
RNOSC General Assembly Approves Landmark Sports Facility Project
The Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) held its Annual Ordinary General Assembly, marking a significant milestone in the development of Rwanda’s sports sector. Among the key resolutions passed, the approval of the RNOSC Headquarters and Olympic Training Centre construction project stood out as a transformative step for the country’s sports infrastructure. Read More
RNOSC Provides Desktop Computers to Five National Federations to Strengthen Operations
As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing governance and operational efficiency within Rwanda’s sports ecosystem, the Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) has provided desktop computers to five National Federations. The beneficiaries include the Rwanda Table Tennis Federation, Rwanda Handball Federation, Rwanda Aquatics Federation, Rwanda Triathlon Federation, and Rwanda Badminton Sports Federation.