A delegation of 68 represented Rwanda at the opening ceremony of the second edition of the African Youth Games in Gaborone, Botswana as the entire continent converged to celebrate and compete at the quadrennial continental youth games.
Team captain James Sugira was the flag bearer and led the way as the Rwandan athletes and officials marched around the stadium waving to fans and well wishers before finally taking their seats to witness a colourful opening ceremony that saw the Games officially opened.
Sugira said, “I am so honoured to be carrying the national flag of Rwanda and it gives me so much pleasure that I will be representing Rwanda at these Games.”
This is the first time that Rwanda is taking part in this event which is a qualifier for athletics, basketball and swimming to the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China from August 16-28.