Because the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Video games draw nearer, Group Rwanda has entered the ultimate section of its preparations, with athletes, coaches, and help employees enterprise intensive coaching camps in Kigali forward of the occasion.
The Commonwealth video games are scheduled to happen from 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland.
Group Rwanda is at present present process technical periods, bodily conditioning, and complete athlete help. The staff will function in disciplines together with athletics, para-athletics, and swimming.
Athletics and para-athletics gamers are at present coaching at Amahoro Stadium, whereas the nationwide swimming staff has established camp at La Palisse Resort Nyamata, the place day by day programmes mix technical coaching with bodily conditioning.
A number of members of Group Rwanda head to Glasgow in encouraging following spectacular performances on the worldwide stage. These embody para-athlete Clementine Uwiduhaye who not too long ago claimed a bronze medal within the Ladies's 100m T46 on the Rabat 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, whereas distance runner Florence Niyonkuru Florence secured gold within the Elite Ladies's 10,000 metres on the TCS World 10K Bengaluru in India.
Fellow athletics consultant Emeline Imanizabayo additionally arrives with confidence after profitable gold on the 2026 African Athletics Championships, whereas Claire Uwitonze brings helpful Commonwealth Video games expertise, having represented Rwanda at Birmingham 2022.
In swimming, Kean Murenzi Sheja earned bronze within the 800m Freestyle on the Africa Aquatics Zone III Championships, whereas Axela Marita Echessah secured silver medals in each the 50m Butterfly and the 200m Particular person Medley.
Group Rwanda’s schedule at Commonwealth Video games:
Swimming: 24–29 July 2026
Athletics & Para-Athletics: 27 July–1 August 2026
Judo: 31 July–2 August 2026
