Bayingana who was a sole candidate for the position, has been praised for overseeing the tremendous development of Rwanda cycling in the last decade.
Bayingana is joined by Benoit Munyankindi (vice president), Francois Karangwa (vice president), Toussaint Nosisi Gahitsi (general secretary) and Rwabusaza Thierry (treasurer). Stepping down from the executive committee is Festus Bizimana.
“This is an exciting time of transition for Rwanda’s cycling. The next four years should be quite interesting and challenging as we lengthen the strides we made together over the past ten years,” Bayingana said.
Among the objectives of the new committee in the coming years is the proposed strengthening of clubs through local partnerships, the promotion of cycling among Rwandan women and the support for female participation in cycling.
Bayingana also pledged to elevate the level of cycling competitions such Rwanda Cycling Cup and Tour du Rwanda which will be upgraded to 2.1 UCI status from 2019.
Long-term objectives and impacts of include the bid to host world road championships.
Also elected are members of the advisory committee Faustin Mparabanyi, Jean Baptiste Rugambwa and Jean Bosco Ntembe.
The conflict resolution commission is composed by Rene Anthere Rwanyange, Assia Peace Ingabire and Jean Pierre Nkurunziza.
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