Muvunyi Criff Hassan, a disabled Rwandan athlete won gold medal yesterday in the men’s 400 meter race in Maputo in the “All African Games” after using 50 seconds and 30 half’s.
He is the first Rwandan to bring home a gold medal in the men’s 400meter race.
Muvunyi said that it’s of great joy to represent Rwanda and that his victory is for all Rwandans.
Surprises came to many as the Rwandan songs were played in recognition of his victory.
Muvunyi, however, called on fellow citizens for extra support to the disabled in the sports sector adding that “After all we can make it like the rest of the Athletes”.
Muvunyi had earlier won Silver medal in the 800meter race in the same competition.
Hopes for Ndayisenga Jean Claude to do wonders are high as he will represent Rwanda in the 200meter race.
Meanwhile Mukasekindi Claudette emerged on the 5th position in the women’s 10,000 meter race.
Muvunyi criff Hassan, the gold medal winner has already won himself a ticket to the next year Olympic Games scheduled in UK. The All African Games will end on 18th September 2011.
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