The games that officially kicked off on 04th August saw its finals on this Saturday, 01st September, 2018.
The tournament which is organized by Rwanda Bankers’ Association-RBA, aims to create better inter-bank relations by giving members a chance to interact with each other, away from their core profession and also sustain their health through Sports.
The participating banks in the games were; Bank of Kigali, AB Bank, Access Bank, GT Bank, BPR, Cogebanque, Urwego Bank, I&M Bank, Equity Bank, KCB Bank, Unguka Bank, Central Bank and Bank of Africa.
BK took the volleyball title after Central Bank voluntarily forfeited. It had been earlier demolished by Ecobank.
The BK basketball team led by Popular Lionel Hakizimana defeated Equity Bank 87-63 in the final played at the Rwanda National Paralympic Committee gymnasium at Amahoro Stadium. He features for local giants Patriots basketball club.
Although beaten, Olivier Shyaka, who played for Equity Bank, was awarded as the best player of the game. He plays for local giants REG Basketball ball team.
Bank of Kigali also claimed the football title by defeating 2-0 against Equity Bank. On another side, BPR demolished BNR by scoring 7-2.
In each game, the first team got away with a cup and a cash prize of Rwf1 Million. The second was awarded with Rwf500 000, and the third went away with Rwf300 000.
Afterwards, Celebrations were held in Century Park, Nyarutarama, where Hip-hop artist, Riderman and DJ Ira warmed revelers.
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