{"id":55549,"date":"2025-09-09T12:06:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/namur-rwandan-community-hosts-13th-edition-of-journee-sportive\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T13:53:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T13:53:45","slug":"namur-rwandan-community-hosts-13th-edition-of-journee-sportive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/namur-rwandan-community-hosts-13th-edition-of-journee-sportive\/","title":{"rendered":"Namur: Rwandan community hosts 13th edition of \u2018Journ\u00e9e Sportive\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The annual gathering, hosted in Namur, the capital of Wallonia and a predominantly French-speaking city, combined physical activities with community discussions on projects supporting development in both Rwanda and host communities.<\/p>\n<p>As in previous years, the event drew participants from across Belgium, offering a space for intergenerational exchange, recreation, and dialogue. The initiative was spearheaded by DRB-Rugali\u2019s Namur section under the leadership of Lionel Karugarama, with support from the City of Namur, associations such as Humura-Iyubake ASBL and Convivialit\u00e9-Rukundo ASBL, as well as retail company Delhaize.<\/p>\n<p>The City of Namur played a key role by providing venues for sports and recreational activities. Participants engaged in football, volleyball, tennis, ping pong, tug-of-war, and group hiking at varying distances of 5, 10, and 15 kilometres. Others enjoyed boat tours (Croisi\u00e8re) exploring Namur\u2019s scenic sites.<\/p>\n<p>The day-long activities were carried out in teams, and the atmosphere encouraged both competition and camaraderie. Special arrangements were also made for parents with young children, with dedicated play areas set aside for them.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the event, Lionel Karugarama expressed gratitude to all partners and participants, noting that Journ\u00e9e Sportive continues to serve as a platform for Rwandans to review past projects, exchange ideas, and design new initiatives to benefit their communities. He also highlighted how the gathering helps local businesses gain visibility, given the wide turnout.<\/p>\n<p>Umutoni Annick, head of Humura-Iyubake AISBL, also commended the participants for their involvement, describing the event as a valuable tradition that strengthens community ties.<\/p>\n<p>The day concluded with the awarding of trophies and prizes to teams that excelled in the various games, followed by social interactions that reinforced the event\u2019s spirit of unity and togetherness.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94149 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2025-09-08_at_4.51_02_pm-21ba3.jpg\" alt=\"Karugarama Lionel, head of the Rwandan Diaspora in Namur, expressed his gratitude to everyone who attended the &#039;Journ\u00e9e Sportive&#039; event.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94171\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/do.jpg\" alt=\"Umutoni Annick, head of Humura-Iyubake ASBL in Belgium, also expressed her gratitude to everyone who attended the \u2019Journ\u00e9e Sportive\u2019 event.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94147 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/gutembera_mu_bwato-2a0a2.jpg\" alt=\"Participants of the &#039;Journ\u00e9e Sportive&#039; also enjoyed a boat ride.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94146 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/ababuguza-ec970.jpg\" alt=\"Participants of the &#039;Journ\u00e9e Sportive&#039; also played Igisoro, a traditional Rwandan strategy board game.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94145 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/tennis-4-c0dbc.jpg\" alt=\"Attendees of the &#039;Journ\u00e9e Sportive&#039; also played tennis.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94144 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/bakinnye_imikino_itandukanye-87b9f.jpg\" alt=\"Participants of the &#039;Journ\u00e9e Sportive&#039; also enjoyed various games, including mini-football, volleyball, and more.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94143 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/bagabwa_ibihembo-cdc9e.jpg\" alt=\"Those who excelled at the &#039;Journ\u00e9e Sportive&#039; were rewarded.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94142 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/min_foot-9cb93.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94141 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/abahawe_ibikombe_basabana-d3110.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94140 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class=\"spip-document spip-document-94100 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2025-09-08_at_5.17_36_pm-ec4ea.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94099 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2025-09-08_at_5.17_26_pm_1_-5610f.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94098 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2025-09-08_at_5.17_53_pm-fc074.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94097 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2025-09-08_at_5.17_49_pm-e2e28.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>PHOTOS: Emmy Uwimana<\/p>\n<p>karirima@igihe.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Rwandan diaspora organisation DRB-Rugali brought together Rwandans and 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