The Metropolis of Kigali emerged as the largest winner on the 2026 Umurenge Kagame Cup, topping the medal desk throughout a number of disciplines because the twentieth version of the match concluded at Bugesera Stadium on Sunday, June 21.
In keeping with organisers, this 12 months's competitors attracted greater than 3.5 million individuals from throughout the nation, making it one of many largest editions because the match was launched.
The annual competitors, which promotes good governance, unity and social cohesion, begins at sector stage earlier than progressing via district and provincial phases to the nationwide finals.
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Kigali's largest triumph got here within the males's soccer competitors, the place Masaka Sector produced an exciting 6-3 victory over Nyarugenge Sector in entrance of a packed Bugesera Stadium to carry the title.
Within the girls's closing, Mahembe Sector from Nyamasheke District efficiently defended its crown after edging Kacyiru Sector 5-4 in a penalty shootout following a goalless attract regulation time.
Kigali additionally dominated males's volleyball, with Kicukiro defeating Gasabo in straight units (25-19, 25-15, 28-26) to say the championship.
The ladies's volleyball title went to Ngoma, who overcame Gicumbi 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-21).
Kicukiro added one other title in males's basketball, defeating Kamonyi 81-69 within the closing, whereas Kayonza claimed the ladies's championship with a 73-61 victory over Kamonyi.
In sitting volleyball, Kirehe received the ladies's title, whereas Gasabo emerged champions within the males's competitors.
Kigali additionally excels in particular person occasions
Athletes from the Metropolis of Kigali additionally loved a powerful marketing campaign within the particular person disciplines.
In athletics, Sildio Sekabaraga received gold within the males's 1,000 metres, whereas Diane Niyomugisha of the Western Province claimed the ladies's title.
Western Province's Marthe Yankurije and Kigali's Jean Baptiste Manishimwe received the ladies's and males's 3,000m races respectively, with Yankurije happening to safe a second gold medal within the girls's 10,000m occasion.
Kigali's Felicien Munyakazi took high honours within the males's 15,000m race.
In Igisoro (Kubuguza), Regis Bampire and Alfred Niyonagize, each representing the Metropolis of Kigali, captured gold medals, whereas Lucie Uwimana of the Western Province and Djibril Masengo of Kigali received the ladies's and males's excessive leap occasions respectively.
Biking titles went to Gisele Nishimwe of Kigali and Emmanuel Mfiteyesu from the Northern Province.
Because of its constant performances throughout a number of disciplines, the Metropolis of Kigali was topped the general winner of the 2026 Umurenge Kagame Cup.
Greater than a sporting occasion
Talking in the course of the closing ceremony, Minister of Native Authorities Dominique Habimana hailed the match's continued progress and its contribution to nationwide unity.
“The match was an excellent success. After we calculate the figures, we discover that greater than 3.5 million individuals participated. It carries nice significance as a result of it celebrates good governance and the unity of our nation,” he mentioned.
Habimana added that the competitors continues to evolve annually by offering a platform to determine, nurture and promote sporting expertise throughout the nation.
Every successful crew acquired Rwf1.8 million in prize cash.
The Metropolis of Kigali will host the finals of the 2027 Umurenge Kagame Cup.
