Rwanda's Paralympians Suffer a Painful Defeat

After hopes of clinching a medal Rwanda's Paralympic sitting volleyball team suffered a disappointing loss to defending champions Iran in the first match at the London 2012 Games.

Rwanda's paralympic volleyball team.

Rwanda Paralympic Vollyball Team

  • Rwanda:   Paralympics Athletes Get VIP Treatment

    New Times, 21 August 2012

    There was a warm welcome for the Rwandan Paralympics team at an official civic ceremony in Bury St Edmunds as they were given the VIP treatment ahead of the start of the 2012… Read more »

  • Rwanda:   Paralympics Team Settling Well in Bury St Edmunds

    New Times, 17 August 2012

    ADJUSTING to new weather conditions and the food in a different country is always a challenge to many an athlete before a major competition but all in all preparation is important. Read more »

  • Rwanda:   NPC Team Aims High

    New Times, 15 August 2012

    RWANDA's Paralympics team has vowed to challenge for medals when the London Paralympics Games start on August 29, and as a result improve the image of the country after yet another… Read more »

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