The decision was announced on Monday, February 23, 2026, alongside updates for two other fixtures. The Rayon Sports–Al Hilal SC match had previously been postponed because Al Hilal SC was competing in the final stages of Group C in the CAF Champions League.
The game was initially rescheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Stade Amahoro at 6:00 PM. However, it was later shifted to Kigali Pelé Stadium and brought forward to 3:00 PM due to recurring lighting issues, which the league cited as stemming from ongoing electricity supply problems.
In addition, the Kiyovu Sports vs. Marine FC match, originally set for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, has been postponed because Kigali Pelé Stadium will be closed. A new date for the match will be communicated in due course.
Another fixture affected is Al Merrikh SC vs. AS Muhanga, scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with the rescheduled date yet to be announced.
Currently, the league table is led by Al Hilal SC with 41 points, narrowly ahead of Al Merrikh SC, which trails by just one point.
Rayon Sports and Al Hilal SC will play at Kigali Pelé Stadium.
On a quiet afternoon in Kigali, the sound of traffic softens behind high compound walls. Inside, canvases lean against brick exteriors, paint dries in the sun, and artists move between studios with brushes still in hand. In a restored villa across town, visitors pause in front of layered abstract works, debating texture and meaning. Not far away, curators arrange lighting for an upcoming contemporary exhibition, fine-tuning how each piece will be encountered.
These are not isolated pockets of creativity. They are signs of a city steadily constructing its cultural identity.
Over the past decade, and more visibly in recent years, Kigali has developed a confident and increasingly structured contemporary art ecosystem. What began as collective studios driven by experimentation has expanded into a network that includes museums, research-based institutes, socially driven galleries, photography centres and private collector spaces.
Here are 10 art spaces at the heart of that transformation.
1. Inema Art Centre
More than a gallery, Inema, situated in the Kacyiru neighbourhood, functions as a living studio complex. Founded by brothers Emmanuel Nkuranga and Innocent Nkurunziza, the centre helped redefine what professional art practice could look like in Kigali.
Brothers Emmanuel Nkuranga and Innocent Nkurunziza founded Inema in 2012 in an effort to share their creative passion with Rwandans and visitors alike.
Visitors rarely encounter a silent, static space. Instead, they find artists actively working on large-scale canvases characterised by bold colour palettes, textured layers and recurring motifs that draw from Rwandan daily life. The centre regularly hosts themed exhibitions, dance performances, poetry evenings and workshops for young creatives.
Artworks on display at Inema Art Center.
Inema’s impact lies not only in the artwork it produces, but in how it normalised the idea that contemporary art could be visible, collaborative and commercially viable within Rwanda.
2. Ivuka Art
As Rwanda’s first contemporary art collective, Ivuka Arts, situated in Kacyiru, represents the roots of Kigali’s modern art movement. Its open compound model, where artists share space, critique each other’s work and collaborate across mediums, created an early support system in an otherwise limited infrastructure.
An artwork at Ivuka.
The space is known for its colourful murals and sculpture installations that spill into outdoor areas, blurring the line between exhibition and environment. Ivuka fostered experimentation at a time when contemporary art was still gaining recognition locally, helping shape a generation of artists who would later exhibit regionally and internationally.
3. Rwanda Art Museum
Set within the former Presidential Palace in Kanombe, the Rwanda Art Museum offers one of the most layered art experiences in the country. The building itself carries political history, and the preserved wreckage of the presidential plane in the garden serves as a reminder of the nation’s past.
The museum carries deep political history.
Inside, the museum houses more than 120 works by over 50 artists, providing a structured overview of Rwanda’s visual art evolution. The collection spans painting and sculpture, capturing shifts in style, subject matter and technique over time. Unlike studio spaces, the museum offers institutional framing, placing contemporary Rwandan art within a curated historical narrative.
4. Gihanga Institute of Contemporary Art(GICA)
Opened in December 2025, the Gihanga Institute of Contemporary Art (GICA) represents a decisive step toward institutional maturity in Rwanda.
The Gihanga Institute of Contemporary Art (GICA), Rwanda’s first non-profit institution dedicated to contemporary art, officially opened in Kigali on December 20, 2025.
Situated in Kimihurura, GICA is the country’s first independent, non-profit center dedicated to high-end contemporary art and Pan-African exchange.
Co-founded by international curator Kami Gahiga and artist Kaneza Schaal, the 777-square-meter facility, designed by architect Amin Gafaranga, moves beyond exhibition alone. It functions as a complete ecosystem, integrating curated shows with a reference library curated by Christian Nyampeta, a screening room, and artist residency studios.
Its inaugural exhibition, Inuma: A Bird Shall Carry the Voice, featured world-class talent and underscored a multidisciplinary mission that positions Kigali as a rigorous hub for global art dialogue and structured cultural infrastructure.
5. Niyo Art Gallery
At Niyo Art Gallery in Kacyiru, artistic production is directly tied to social impact. Founded by Pacifique Niyonsenga, the gallery operates as a social enterprise supporting vulnerable children through education and creative training funded by art sales.
The gallery doubles as a learning space, where young artists receive mentorship and exposure.
The artwork displayed often reflects scenes of rural and urban Rwandan life, rendered in vibrant tones and layered textures. The gallery doubles as a learning space, where young artists receive mentorship and exposure. Here, art functions as both livelihood and opportunity, reinforcing its social dimension within Kigali’s ecosystem.
6. Tongo Art Gallery
Tongo Art Gallery, located in Kacyiru, offers a quieter but deeply engaging experience. Known for abstract and mixed-media works, it provides space for experimentation in form and technique.
Exhibitions often rotate, allowing emerging and mid-career artists to test new ideas before an intimate audience. Live painting sessions and pop-up events keep the space fluid. Tongo’s strength lies in its accessibility; conversations between artists and visitors unfold naturally, demystifying the creative process.
7. Indiba Art Space
Indiba Art Space, nestled in the vibrant neighbourhood of Kimihurura, leans toward carefully curated exhibitions that explore identity, heritage and contemporary urban life. The gallery’s programming often includes workshops and discussions, reinforcing its role as more than a display venue.
Artists making murals.
Works presented at Indiba frequently engage with memory and transformation, reflecting Rwanda’s rapid social and economic evolution. The gallery contributes to a growing culture of critical engagement around art in Kigali.
Group of students visiting the gallery for ‘Mural Day’.
8. Choose Kigali
Choose Kigali introduces a different model, merging contemporary art with high-end dining. Founded by Emmanuel Nkuranga, the space located in the Kiyovu neighbourhood caters to collectors and patrons seeking a more exclusive setting.
Choose Kigali merges contemporary art with high-end dining.
Artworks are displayed within a refined interior, encouraging slower viewing and private acquisition. This hybrid concept reflects the expanding commercial dimension of Kigali’s art scene and the rise of a discerning local and international clientele.
9. Kigali Center for Photography
While painting dominates much of the city’s gallery landscape, the Kigali Center for Photography (KCP), situated in the creative heart of Kimihurura, anchors a different visual medium.
The centre aims to explore and promote Rwandan and foreign photography.
As the first dedicated space of its kind in Rwanda, the center prioritizes visual storytelling as a tool for social change and historical preservation. Beyond its gallery walls, KCP serves as a vibrant ‘learning lab’ where founder Jacques Nkinzingabo and local mentors provide free workshops, equipment access, and residencies for emerging talent.
By focusing on documentary and artistic photography, the center actively works to reclaim the Rwandan narrative, shifting the lens away from past trauma toward a multifaceted view of contemporary identity, resilience, and daily life.
10. Inkingi Arts Space
Inkingi, which translates to “pillar” or “support” in Kinyarwanda, lives up to its name by serving as a foundational space for both established and emerging artists.
Nestled within a lush, green compound, Inkingi is incredibly photogenic and welcoming.
Founded in 2023 by Olivier Kwitonda and located in Kacyiru, the gallery exudes a distinct atmosphere that feels more like an intimate garden sanctuary than a bustling, high‑traffic space.
Nestled within a lush, green compound, Inkingi is incredibly photogenic and welcoming. Like Inema, it functions as an active studio where visitors can often meet the artists at work, and many guests describe the hospitality here as among the warmest in Kigali, making every visit feel personal and engaging.
While bold acrylic paintings, a hallmark of Rwandan contemporary art, are on display, Inkingi distinguishes itself through diversity. Visitors encounter a mix of paintings, sculptures, intricate beadwork, and textiles, reflecting a wide range of creative practices.
The gallery also offers a strong connection to Rwanda’s cultural heritage. Every third Saturday of the month, storytelling sessions are paired with traditional food, allowing guests to engage with the country’s oral traditions while surrounded by modern visual interpretations of those same stories. In this way, Inkingi bridges the gap between heritage and contemporary expression, creating a space that is both reflective and forward-looking.
Hosted at the Paris Expo–Porte de Versailles, the exhibition runs from late February to early March each year, showcasing agricultural and livestock products, related value chains, farming technologies, partnerships, and innovation.
The 2026 edition opened on Saturday, February 21, and was officially inaugurated by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Rwanda is exhibiting at Stand 7, highlighting its progress in developing export-oriented agricultural and livestock products. The country is represented by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) and the Embassy of Rwanda in France.
The event provides a platform for traders, farmers, entrepreneurs, and investors to exchange expertise and build partnerships to advance the agriculture and livestock sectors.
Fifteen Rwandan companies are participating, showcasing products such as coffee, tea, honey, and other value-added goods. The participation reflects Rwanda’s continued investment in strengthening agricultural value chains and expanding access to international markets.
Agricultural and livestock exports remain a key driver of Rwanda’s economy. In December 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources announced that exports from the sector had generated more than $893.1 million in revenue.
Under the Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), Rwanda aims to increase annual foreign exchange earnings from agricultural and livestock exports to $1.5 billion by 2029.
Rwanda is taking part in international agriculture and livestock exhibition for the fith time. Rwanda is showcasing products including coffee, tea, honey and others.Rwanda is exhibiting at Stand 7, where it is highlighting the country’s continued progress in developing export-oriented agricultural produce. The 2026 edition of the trade fair opened on Saturday, February 21. Rwanda is represented by 15 companies.
“We are willing to give exclusive access to our minerals to the United States. Also, we are open to offer military bases,” Khadar Hussein Abdi, minister of the presidency, told AFP.
“We believe we will agree on something with the United States.”
He also did not rule out the possibility of allowing Israel a military presence.
The northern territory has run its own affairs since declaring autonomy from Somalia in 1991, with its own passports, currency, army, and police, though Mogadishu still considers it part of Somalia. Israel became the only country to recognize Somaliland’s independence in December.
Earlier this month, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi said Somaliland expected to reach a trade agreement with Israel, which could include access to valuable mineral deposits.
Officials say Somaliland is rich in lithium, coltan, and other materials critical for batteries and electric vehicles, though independent studies are limited. Abdullahi also indicated Somaliland would seek access to Israeli technology in return.
The region’s strategic location across the Gulf of Aden from Yemen adds to its geopolitical significance. Recognition by Israel has drawn threats from Houthi rebels and the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab group, which has fought against Somalia’s central government for two decades. Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud condemned the move as a violation of Somali sovereignty, a position supported by most African and Arab states.
Washington has not yet made any formal change in policy toward Somaliland, though President Donald Trump hinted in August that the issue could be addressed. Somaliland officials say their overtures to the US are part of a broader push for international recognition and strategic partnerships.
Khadar Hussein Abdi, minister of the presidency, said that Somaliland is willing to give the United States exclusive access to its minerals and is also open to offering military bases.
Speaking before Members of Parliament, Dr. Arakwiye acknowledged rising public complaints over delays in accessing land-related services, attributing the backlog to a sharp increase in applications and the limited capacity of the existing digital infrastructure.
When LAIS was first introduced, it processed about 15,000 files annually. Today, the system handles more than 800,000 files each year. Official figures indicate that 376,686 land files were recorded in 2023, rising to over 750,000 in 2024 and surpassing 864,000 in 2025, more than doubling within a short period.
The minister explained that expanded access to land services has significantly contributed to the surge. Previously offered mainly at the provincial level, services are now delivered at sector offices, through land committees at cell level, and via the government’s online services platform, Irembo. Twelve of the most requested land services have been digitised, while private notaries and survey assistants have been authorised to facilitate certain processes.
“Previously, services were provided at provincial level, but now they have been decentralised to sector level, with land committees established at cell level,” she said.
LAIS has also been integrated with other government systems, including tax platforms and the national auction system, enabling institutions to directly obtain land documentation where required, without citizens having to make separate applications.
Staffing within LAIS has grown from 80 employees at its launch to 150 currently, with more than 1,000 additional users extracting information from the system. However, government projections show that the platform will need to accommodate up to 3,000 personnel to manage current and future demand effectively.
Authorities say planned upgrades to system capacity, workforce expansion, and deeper institutional integration are expected to ease bottlenecks and improve the efficiency of land service delivery nationwide.
Authorities say the Land Administration Information System (LAIS) will need the capacity to support at least 3,000 staff who manage digital maps and land data to meet growing demand for land services.
Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi said on Sunday that the next round of U.S.-Iran talks will take place on Thursday in Geneva.
“Pleased to confirm U.S.-Iran negotiations are now set for Geneva this Thursday, with a positive push to go the extra mile towards finalizing the deal,” the minister said on social media platform X.
In a phone call on Sunday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi stressed the importance of “constructive engagement and using the path of dialogue” to achieve a sustainable nuclear agreement, Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported.
This followed Araghchi’s remarks on Friday in an interview with the U.S. media outlet MSNBC that Tehran will prepare the draft of a possible nuclear deal with the United States within two to three days and submit it to the U.S. delegation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi addresses a UN disarmament conference in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.
In a CBS News interview broadcast on Sunday, Araghchi reiterated Tehran’s willingness to resolve its differences with Washington through negotiations.
Araghchi said he may meet with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday in Geneva, noting that it is still possible to find a diplomatic solution between Tehran and Washington.
He said the two sides are working on elements of a potential deal, and may discuss a preliminary draft for the deal on Thursday.
Araghchi said the deal should include Iran’s “peaceful nuclear program” as well as lifting U.S. sanctions against Iran, reaffirming Tehran’s resolve to secure its right to uranium enrichment under the national nuclear program.
He added that Iran and the United States can reach a nuclear deal better than the one signed between Tehran and world powers in 2015, noting unlike the previous negotiations, where the involved parties went into so many details, “this time, there is no need for that many details, and we can agree on basic things and make sure that Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and would remain peaceful forever and, at the same time, more sanctions would be lifted.”
He also stressed that Tehran has right to self-defense if the United States attacks Iran. “We have to hit, you know, the American base in the region.”
Also on Sunday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said recent negotiations with the United States have “yielded encouraging signals,” while cautioning that Iran is prepared for “any potential scenario.”
“Iran is committed to peace and stability in the region. Recent negotiations involved the exchange of practical proposals and yielded encouraging signals. However, we continue to closely monitor U.S. actions and have made all necessary preparations for any potential scenario,” Pezeshkian said in a post on social media.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks at the celebrations for the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2026.
A senior Iranian official has told Reuters that significant differences remain between the two sides, even over the “scope and mechanism of sanctions relief.”
“Both sides need to reach a logical timetable for lifting sanctions,” said the unnamed official, adding that any roadmap must be “reasonable and based on mutual interests.”
Washington has said that any deal with Iran must include a ban on uranium enrichment, the removal of its enriched material, limits on long-range missiles, and a rollback of support for regional proxies. But analysts have said such conditions would be “very difficult” for Iran to accept.
The diplomatic maneuvers occurred against a backdrop of escalating U.S. military pressure. Media reports said the United States had recently deployed a large number of fighter jets and transport aircraft to Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, marking a noticeable increase compared with the base’s usual level of deployment.
Located about 100 km northeast of Amman, the capital of Jordan, Muwaffaq Salti is considered one of the main U.S. military bases in the Middle East. At other U.S. military bases in the region, there have also been reports of significant military build-ups.
The development came amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, and followed two rounds of indirect nuclear talks between the two sides this month, with the first held in Muscat on Feb. 6 and the second in Geneva on February 17.
Sunday’s stage, the longest of the race at 174 km, took riders from Rukomo Sector in Gicumbi District to Rwamagana in Eastern Province. The challenging route tested the peloton with rolling hills, strategic sprints, and persistent rain before culminating in a thrilling finish.
Einhorn out-sprinted his rivals in the final meters to take the win in 4:00:05.02, earning a 10-second time bonus for claiming the third intermediate sprint of the day. Spaniard Hodei Muñoz of the Belgian Soudal Quick-Step Development Team finished second, while Eritrean Mewael Girmay of the Turkish-registered Istanbul Team came in third. This marks Einhorn’s third stage win at the Tour du Rwanda, having previously triumphed in Kayonza and Nyaruguru during the 2024 edition.
Einhorn claimed the first yellow jersey of the 2026 race, setting the tone for the week ahead.
With the victory, Einhorn also claimed the first yellow jersey of the 2026 race, setting the tone for the week ahead. The Israeli rider now leads a field of 18 teams, including four Rwandan squads, in the eight-stage race covering nearly 1,000 km and more than 16,000 meters of total elevation gain.
The final kilometres of Stage 1 were intense. With 30 km remaining, the breakaway held a 2-minute 25-second advantage, but the peloton, led by NSN, Eritrea, and Movistar teams, steadily closed the gap. By the 5 km mark, Einhorn and the leading riders had reduced the margin to just 30 seconds, setting up a nail-biting sprint to the line.
Einhorn out-sprinted his rivals in the final meters to take the win in 4:00:05.02.
The 2026 Tour du Rwanda, now in its 18th edition since gaining international status, continues through March 1, taking riders across the country’s diverse terrain. Upcoming stages include the high-elevation challenge from Huye to Rusizi on February 24, a scenic lakeside route along Lake Kivu on February 25, and the final circuits in Kigali on March 1.
Einhorn’s early dominance in Rwamagana demonstrates his readiness to compete for overall victory in a race known for its gruelling climbs and unpredictable finishes. Fans can expect more thrilling action as the “Land of a Thousand Hills” once again tests the world’s best riders.
This marks Einhorn’s third stage win at the Tour du Rwanda, having previously triumphed in Kayonza and Nyaruguru during the 2024 edition.The first stage of Tour du Rwanda 2026 covered 174 km from Rukomo to Rwamagana.
This year’s edition marks the 18th Tour du Rwanda since it gained international status in 2009.
In a statement released by Tour du Rwanda management, organisers confirmed the accident and expressed their deep condolences to the families affected. The injured are receiving care, and authorities are closely monitoring their condition.
“We extend our sincere condolences to the families and remain committed to public safety,” the statement read in part.
The Rwanda National Police has launched an investigation into the incident.
Candy Basomingera, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports, expressed sorrow over the accident and stressed the need for vigilance on the roads during the race.
“This reminds us of the importance of being vigilant on the road as we drive and cheer on the riders. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, and we wish a quick recovery to those who have been injured,” she said.
Israeli cyclist Itamar Einhorn of NSN Devo Team won the first stage of the race, completing the 174 km from Rukomo to Rwamagana in a time of 4:00:05.02 and earning the first yellow jersey.
The 2026 edition, marking the 18th Tour du Rwanda since it gained international status, runs from February 22 to March 1, covering eight stages and nearly 1,000 km. Riders will face more than 16,000 meters of total elevation gain over the week, living up to Rwanda’s nickname as the “Land of a Thousand Hills.”
A total of 18 teams are competing, including four Rwandan squads.
The first stage of Tour du Rwanda 2026 covered 174 km from Rukomo to Rwamagana. This year’s edition marks the 18th Tour du Rwanda since it gained international status in 2009.
The minister was responding to Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya, who had downplayed the threat posed by the militia group formed by the perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who fled to the DRC.
Muyaya had questioned whether members of the FDLR could still pose a threat 32 years later, calling the group an “eternal pretext” in regional tensions.
Responding in detail, Nduhungirehe rejected that argument outright.
“The misleading propaganda of the Congolese government on the issue of the genocidal FDLR nevertheless has its limits,” the minister wrote.
He recalled that on March 21, 2024, during the first ministerial meeting under the Luanda Process, then DRC Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula had committed to presenting a “plan for the neutralisation of the FDLR.”
“In the final communiqué of that meeting, it was even specified that ‘consequently’ to the neutralisation of the FDLR, Rwanda would lift its defensive measures,” Nduhungirehe stated.
However, he pointed to what he called a sudden reversal only days later.
“We were surprised to hear, two days later in a press conference in Kinshasa, the same Christophe Lutundula claim that the FDLR did not exist,” he said.
The minister also cited a planned 2024 operation by the Congolese armed forces (FARDC), coordinated with the United States and aimed at targeting FDLR positions, describing it as a total failure.
“This military operation was a total failure, for the simple reason that a FARDC general had informed his FDLR friends in advance,” Nduhungirehe stated, adding that the development had angered international partners.
Despite that setback, he noted that military and intelligence experts from Rwanda, the DRC and mediator Angola later adopted a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) in Luanda on October 31, 2024, focused on neutralising the FDLR.
According to Nduhungirehe, the CONOPS became a key pillar of subsequent peace understandings.
“The neutralisation of the FDLR is therefore a central element of the Washington Agreements and for a lasting peace in eastern DRC,” he wrote.
But he questioned Kinshasa’s commitment, noting that coordination meetings between FARDC and FDLR commanders took place on the very day the CONOPS was endorsed.
“This demonstrates the lack of political will in Kinshasa on the FDLR issue,” he argued.
Addressing Muyaya’s assertion that the group’s age diminishes its relevance, Nduhungirehe dismissed the reasoning as flawed.
“This eternal argument about the age of FDLR members is one of the most absurd and ridiculous there is,” he said, adding that the group “regularly recruits new members on the basis of its genocidal ideology.”
Muyaya had claimed that the real drivers of instability in eastern DRC are natural resources, including gold and coltan, rather than the FDLR.
Earlier this month, President Paul Kagame dismissed claims that Rwanda was targeting DRC minerals, insisting that the country’s concerns were primarily about security and the FDLR’s genocidal ideology.
“If we were in Congo for minerals, we would be a hundred times richer than we are now […] the threats coming from Congo related to our security have materialised several times. You just don’t want to see it, you don’t want to hear it,” he stated during the 20th edition of Umushyikirano, Rwanda’s National Dialogue Council.
Minister Nduhungirehe slammed Patrick Muyaya over the DRC government’s repeated contradictions on the FDLR.
State Minister in the Ministry of Sports, Rwego Ngarambe, was also among the officials present.
During the event, several streets across Kigali were closed to cars and motorcycles from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., allowing thousands of residents to engage in walking, cycling, and other recreational activities such as street tennis and three-on-three basketball.
President Kagame took the opportunity to engage with participants, including children, who joined the event in support of wellness, community, and an active lifestyle.
Launched in May 2016, Car Free Day aims to promote healthy lifestyles among Kigali residents while also raising awareness about disease prevention. Participants are sometimes offered free health screenings and advice during the event.
Although the initiative, held twice a month, started in Kigali, it has since grown into a broader tradition, with other provinces adopting similar activities.
The City of Kigali highlights that Car Free Day also contributes to environmental conservation, as temporarily reducing vehicle traffic lowers harmful emissions and improves air quality.
Various state officials accompanied President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame.President Kagame took the opportunity to engage with participants, including children, who joined the event in support of wellness, community, and an active lifestyle.The event is organised twice a month in support of wellness, community, and an active lifestyle.Participants were guided on practical ways to incorporate physical exercise into their daily routines with ease. Comedians Fally Mercy and Umushumba were among the participants in the public sports event.
