LEAH’S INSPIRING JOURNEY: FROM BASKETBALL ENTHUSIAST TO VOLLEYBALL CHAMPION
In a small town called Ngoma, a young girl named Leah was born on 07/08/1998. Now 25 years old, Leah has become a rising star in the world of volleyball. Her love for sports was evident from a very young age, and it was nurtured by her parents, Bizimana Charles and Nyirankundwa Odelada. Leah’s journey […]
“Basketball brilliance, Shobozwabyosenumukiza Jean Jacques Wilson Legacy”
In the heart of Kigali, Rwanda, a young boy named Wilson Nshobozwa was born on June 26, 1998, with dreams as big as the African sky. Fast forward to the present, and at the age of 25, he has become a basketball sensation, known not only for his skills on the court but also for […]
Triumph over Adversity: The Inspiring Journey of Disabled Athletes
While it has been a very rare thing to find people with disabilities (PWDs) engage and compete in recognised competitions in Africa, in Rwanda it seems to be a come to end story. Sendarasi Boris, Mfitumukiza Patrick and Nzamwita Emmanuel, Rwandan players of wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball respectively, have defied all the odds to […]
“14-Year-Old Tennis Whizkid, Manzi Arnold, Aims High in Rwanda and Abroad”
In the lush hills of Rwanda, there’s a young star on the rise, and his name is Manzi Arnold. At just 14 years old, he’s showing the world that age is just a number when you have big dreams and a tennis racket in hand. “Manzi’s not just a great tennis player; he’s even a […]
“Kigali Titans’ Remarkable Ascent: From Division 2 to Division 1 Champions”
In the bustling world of Rwandan basketball, there’s a story that continues to inspire and captivate the hearts of sports enthusiasts and fans alike – the journey of the Kigali Titans. Founded in 2022 by the passionate Eugene Rubonera, who now serves as the team’s president, the Kigali Titans had a singular goal from the […]
Kiyovu Sports Triumph in Thrilling Showdown Against Gorilla FC
On a crisp yesterday (Monday) evening, October 2nd 2023, Kigali Pele Stadium bore witness to a thrilling clash in the Rwanda Premier League, as Kiyovu Sports faced off their formidable rivals, Gorilla FC. At the stadium whose atmosphere was electric, with fans from both sides filling the stands, with chants and cheers creating an auditory […]
Olivier Shyaka’s inspiring commitment to Basketball
Olivier Shyaka, a 28-year-old Rwandan male, who plays for both REG BBC and the Rwandan Basketball national team has won the MVP award for the years 2015 and 2021 respectively. He has been playing basketball from 2012 up to date. “Ever since I was a child, I would do anything to beat those around me. […]
“From the Court to the Dream: The Journey of NKUNDWA Thierry as a professional Basketball Player”
In the heart of Kigali, at the IPRC Kigali basketball court, I had the privilege of sitting down with Thierry, a rising star in the world of basketball. His journey from the quiet village of Mukarange to the international stage is a story of passion, family support, and unwavering determination. Thierry’s basketball odyssey began at […]
“Empowering Individuals with Disabilities through Sports”
Wheelchair basketball is game played by people who live with disabilities to walk properly and those with walking difficulties while wheelchair tennis is game played by people with walking difficulties and play that game sitting on wheelchair. On 16th/September/2023 around 10h30 AM at Bugesera stadium, I had a conversation with coach of wheelchair basketball in […]
“NGAMIJE Jean Nicolas: Captain for the Kigali Titans Basketball Club in Rwanda”
Ngamije Jean Nicolas is a distinguished Rwandan basketball player who currently holds the esteemed position of captain of the Kigali Titans basketball club. His journey in the realm of basketball begun at the age of 14 in the year 2015, when he embarked on his career journey as a basketball player. During this formative period, […]
