By Karirima Ngarambe Aimable
The president of Ibuka-Belgium, Eric Rutayisire has revealed to igihe.com that the “Ibuka Trophy 2011” games will take place on 13th August.
The games will be held in memory of the young men and women that were victims of the 1994 Tutsi genocide.
Participants will engagein mini-football, volleyball and basketball games and
later followed by an awards ceremony at the ‘Blocry Place des sportifs’ sports complex located at 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve.
“Upholding the memory of our loved ones shouldn’t be a one day event; there should be activities that continuously remind us of the wonderful times we shared before our families were killed. Such activities also help us in overcoming our grief together,” he added.
“Everyone is invited to this event, whether it is those who enjoyed sports with the deceased, or their friends, classmates and relatives” he said.
Mr. Rutayisire called on everyone living in and around Belgium to come and support them in this activity of remembering their loved ones that were victimized by the genocide.
The “Ibuka Trophy” is an annual event that hadn’t been active in the last few years but the 2011 version is going to be its rebirth.
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