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The Rwanda Taekwondo Federation hosted this year's edition of the Ambassador's Tournament. The event, backed and sponsored by the South Korean Embassy, took place across a single day in capital city Kigali. ....
Placide Bagabo, the director of the African Taekwondo Championships, has suggested that the majority of requirements for the tournament are in place for the competition to start in four days in Rwanda. ....
Jeong Ji-Man has been appointed as the new head coach of Rwanda's national taekwondo team. The South Korean, a former national team athlete, previously coached in Rwanda between 2015 and 2016 as a volunteer. ....
Rwanda has launched a bid to host the 2022 African Taekwondo Championships. David Hakizimana, the President of the Rwanda Taekwondo Federation, confirmed the application to The New Times. ....
Uwayo elected Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee President The election was required following the resignation of Valens Munyabagisha last month. National Federations had called for a replacement to be elected sooner than the initial proposed election date of October 8, with the organisation opting to bring forward the date. Uwayo, who has led the Rwanda Karate Federation for the past 12 years, was the sole candidate for the RNOSC Presidency. He received all 56 votes on offer to secure a four-year term in office. Uwayo was earlier this week awarded The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Ray from the Japanese Emperor. ....