University of Rwanda (UR) Huye Campus sports teams recorded encouraging performances in different competitions over the weekend of October 17–18, 2026, highlighted by a 38–0 rugby victory over Alpha Kagugu, two victories for the amputee football team and the beginning of the para-athletics championship campaign at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.
The weekend saw UR Huye compete in rugby, amputee football and para-athletics, with teams looking to build momentum as their respective competitions continue.
UR Huye Rugby Team Beats Alpha Kagugu 38–0
UR Huye Campus rugby team registered a convincing 38–0 victory over Alpha Kagugu during the weekend's rugby action. UR Huye controlled the scoreboard throughout the encounter, finishing with 38 points while preventing Alpha Kagugu from registering a single point. The victory provided a positive result for the team and an encouraging platform on which players can build as they prepare for their upcoming matches.
Beyond the wide winning margin, the result gives the team an opportunity to assess its progress and continue working on areas that need improvement as the competition becomes more demanding.
UR Huye will now seek to maintain the momentum from the victory and produce consistent performances in its upcoming fixtures.
Para-Athletes Begin Championship Campaign at Amahoro Stadium
UR Huye Campus para-athletes also began their championship campaign at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Saturday, October 17. The runners competed in different categories according to their classifications and the distances of their respective races, with athletes with vision impairment among those taking part in the competition.
Para-athletics uses a classification system intended to ensure fair competition by grouping athletes according to how their impairment affects their ability to compete. For track athletes with vision impairment, the international classification system uses T11, T12 and T13 categories. T11 represents athletes with the most significant vision impairment, while T12 and T13 represent different levels of eligible vision impairment.
Depending on their classification, some visually impaired runners compete alongside guide runners who assist them in navigating the track. The athlete and guide have to coordinate closely during a race, making communication and synchronization important parts of their performance. The athletes also compete over different distances depending on the events included in a competition. Para-athletics track disciplines internationally include sprint, middle-distance and long-distance races.
UR Huye athletes viewed their opening performances positively. Based on their assessment of how they performed, the athletes said the competition represented a good beginning to their championship campaign and gave them confidence going into the next stages. They also acknowledged that the opening competition provided an opportunity to evaluate their level of preparation and identify areas where more work is required.
The competition took place amid rainy conditions at Amahoro Stadium, adding another challenge for athletes competing on the day. For UR Huye's para-athletes, the opening round was therefore not only about immediate results but also about gaining competition experience and establishing a foundation on which they can improve as the championship progresses.
Amputee Football Team Collects Six Points in Musanze
UR Huye Campus amputee football team also recorded encouraging results during Phase Two of the National Amputee Football Championship held from October 17 to 18, 2026, at Ubworoherane Stadium in Musanze.
UR Huye opened the phase with an impressive 6–0 victory over Kayonza District. Ezra, Silver, Albert, Kevin and Benjamin scored for the team, with Silver finding the net twice. The team maintained its winning momentum in the second match, recording another convincing 4–0 victory before suffering a narrow 2–1 defeat against hosts Musanze in its third encounter.
Despite the defeat, UR Huye collected six points from its three matches, a result captain Ezra Kubwimana described as an important achievement for the team. “These are good results to celebrate. We played well and earned 6 points from the phase matches. These were the points we needed, and we hope they will help us move up the league table. I believe they will also help us as we continue in the championship,” Kubwimana said.
The captain believes UR Huye has the ability to compete with the strongest teams in the championship and said the players would remain focused on reaching the final. “We are among the strong teams in this competition. There is no team to fear. We will never give up, and we are going to work hard and use all our strength until we win the final,” he said.
UR Huye amputee football head coach Bruce Niyomugenzi said the two victories demonstrated the progress the team has made. “This was the first time we won several matches in a row, and it felt really good. I also noticed that we played differently from the way we used to play before,” Niyomugenzi said.
The coach attributed the improvement partly to changes in the team's attacking and finishing as well as the growing understanding among players. “The amputee football team is still new and has not been playing for many years. The players were also new and were not yet familiar with one another. However, we managed to win because we made some changes to our finishing in attack. As the competition progressed, the players also gained more experience through the matches we played,” he said.
Niyomugenzi said the team would continue training and correcting its weaknesses ahead of the remaining phases. “By doing more exercises and preparing ourselves, we are going to make UR Huye Campus proud,” he said.
UR Huye Teams Look to Build on Positive Weekend
The weekend's performances provided positive signs for UR Huye Campus across the three sporting disciplines.
The rugby team's 38–0 victory demonstrated a strong start, while the amputee football team's two victories earned it six valuable points. In para-athletics, the opening championship competition gave the athletes an opportunity to assess their preparedness and build confidence for the competitions ahead.
With their respective championships continuing, UR Huye teams will now focus on training, correcting weaknesses and building on the performances recorded during the weekend.
The weekend saw UR Huye compete in rugby, amputee football and para-athletics, with teams looking to build momentum as their respective competitions continue.
UR Huye Rugby Team Beats Alpha Kagugu 38–0
UR Huye Campus rugby team registered a convincing 38–0 victory over Alpha Kagugu during the weekend's rugby action. UR Huye controlled the scoreboard throughout the encounter, finishing with 38 points while preventing Alpha Kagugu from registering a single point. The victory provided a positive result for the team and an encouraging platform on which players can build as they prepare for their upcoming matches.
Beyond the wide winning margin, the result gives the team an opportunity to assess its progress and continue working on areas that need improvement as the competition becomes more demanding.
UR Huye will now seek to maintain the momentum from the victory and produce consistent performances in its upcoming fixtures.
Para-Athletes Begin Championship Campaign at Amahoro Stadium
UR Huye Campus para-athletes also began their championship campaign at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Saturday, October 17. The runners competed in different categories according to their classifications and the distances of their respective races, with athletes with vision impairment among those taking part in the competition.
Para-athletics uses a classification system intended to ensure fair competition by grouping athletes according to how their impairment affects their ability to compete. For track athletes with vision impairment, the international classification system uses T11, T12 and T13 categories. T11 represents athletes with the most significant vision impairment, while T12 and T13 represent different levels of eligible vision impairment.
Depending on their classification, some visually impaired runners compete alongside guide runners who assist them in navigating the track. The athlete and guide have to coordinate closely during a race, making communication and synchronization important parts of their performance. The athletes also compete over different distances depending on the events included in a competition. Para-athletics track disciplines internationally include sprint, middle-distance and long-distance races.
UR Huye athletes viewed their opening performances positively. Based on their assessment of how they performed, the athletes said the competition represented a good beginning to their championship campaign and gave them confidence going into the next stages. They also acknowledged that the opening competition provided an opportunity to evaluate their level of preparation and identify areas where more work is required.
The competition took place amid rainy conditions at Amahoro Stadium, adding another challenge for athletes competing on the day. For UR Huye's para-athletes, the opening round was therefore not only about immediate results but also about gaining competition experience and establishing a foundation on which they can improve as the championship progresses.
Amputee Football Team Collects Six Points in Musanze
UR Huye Campus amputee football team also recorded encouraging results during Phase Two of the National Amputee Football Championship held from October 17 to 18, 2026, at Ubworoherane Stadium in Musanze.
UR Huye opened the phase with an impressive 6–0 victory over Kayonza District. Ezra, Silver, Albert, Kevin and Benjamin scored for the team, with Silver finding the net twice. The team maintained its winning momentum in the second match, recording another convincing 4–0 victory before suffering a narrow 2–1 defeat against hosts Musanze in its third encounter.
Despite the defeat, UR Huye collected six points from its three matches, a result captain Ezra Kubwimana described as an important achievement for the team. “These are good results to celebrate. We played well and earned 6 points from the phase matches. These were the points we needed, and we hope they will help us move up the league table. I believe they will also help us as we continue in the championship,” Kubwimana said.
The captain believes UR Huye has the ability to compete with the strongest teams in the championship and said the players would remain focused on reaching the final. “We are among the strong teams in this competition. There is no team to fear. We will never give up, and we are going to work hard and use all our strength until we win the final,” he said.
UR Huye amputee football head coach Bruce Niyomugenzi said the two victories demonstrated the progress the team has made. “This was the first time we won several matches in a row, and it felt really good. I also noticed that we played differently from the way we used to play before,” Niyomugenzi said.
The coach attributed the improvement partly to changes in the team's attacking and finishing as well as the growing understanding among players. “The amputee football team is still new and has not been playing for many years. The players were also new and were not yet familiar with one another. However, we managed to win because we made some changes to our finishing in attack. As the competition progressed, the players also gained more experience through the matches we played,” he said.
Niyomugenzi said the team would continue training and correcting its weaknesses ahead of the remaining phases. “By doing more exercises and preparing ourselves, we are going to make UR Huye Campus proud,” he said.
UR Huye Teams Look to Build on Positive Weekend
The weekend's performances provided positive signs for UR Huye Campus across the three sporting disciplines.
The rugby team's 38–0 victory demonstrated a strong start, while the amputee football team's two victories earned it six valuable points. In para-athletics, the opening championship competition gave the athletes an opportunity to assess their preparedness and build confidence for the competitions ahead.
With their respective championships continuing, UR Huye teams will now focus on training, correcting weaknesses and building on the performances recorded during the weekend.
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