{"id":2000127955,"date":"2026-10-03T18:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T16:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000127955"},"modified":"2026-10-03T17:31:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T15:31:36","slug":"ncba-bank-rwanda-expands-support-for-golf-through-rwanda-open-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/ncba-bank-rwanda-expands-support-for-golf-through-rwanda-open-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NCBA Bank Rwanda expands support for golf through Rwanda Open 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The international Sunshine Tour event, which was combined with the annual Rwanda Open, was held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Kigali Golf Resorts &amp; Villas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About 150 players from different countries took part in the tournament, which was won by South African golfer Kyle De Beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tournament also provided an opportunity for Rwandan golfers to compete at an international level, with 13 players representing the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Sports, Ngabo Brave Olivier, said Rwanda aims to increase the number of players competing in the tournament, both from Rwanda and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe doors are open to everyone who wants to come to Rwanda. We want the number of players competing in the tournament to increase beyond 150, while also increasing the number of Rwandans to a level where we can eventually win the tournament,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal of increasing participation in golf is among the reasons NCBA Bank Rwanda has continued to support the tournament. The bank also supports Kenyan golfer Njoroge Kibugu, who has competed in several tournaments backed by the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2023, NCBA Bank Rwanda has joined its operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in supporting Rwandan golfers to access international competitions, including tournaments bringing together top players from across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2024, the bank expanded its support to junior golfers through competitions such as the NCBA Junior Golf Series, which has reached about 4,000 children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, NCBA invested more than Rwf683 million in over 160 golf tournaments across East Africa, including competitions organised in Kigali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bank\u2019s continued involvement in golf is aimed at supporting the development of the sport while creating more opportunities for players, particularly young golfers, to gain competitive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2000127972\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/054A0540.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000127972\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NCBA Bank Rwanda has expanded its support for golf by sponsoring the Rwanda Open 2026 at Kigali Golf Resorts &amp; Villas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"2000127976\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/DSC00797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000127976\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NCBA Bank Rwanda has continued to support Rwandan golfers seeking opportunities to compete in international tournaments.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"2000127975\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/054A9142.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000127975\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NCBA Bank Rwanda has supported junior golf through competitions that have reached about 4,000 children since 2024.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"2000127974\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/054A0843.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000127974\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NCBA Bank Rwanda has continued supporting golf in Rwanda through its sponsorship of the Rwanda Open 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2000127973\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/054A0683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000127973\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2000127969\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/054A0234.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000127969\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2000127971\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/054A0365.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000127971\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"2000127970\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/054A0266.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000127970\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"2000127967\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/054A0100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000127967\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"2000127968\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/054A0199.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000127968\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">About 150 golfers have competed in the Rwanda Open 2026, supported by NCBA Bank Rwanda.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"2000127966\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/054A0004.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000127966\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"2000127965\" 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