{{The 7th Edition of the East African Community Military Games and Cultural Events 2013 closed in a colorful ceremony at the Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi on 16 August 2013.}}
Kenya, the Host Nation retains overall title with gold medal positions except one; the ladies’ netball that was won by Tanzania, Rwanda won Bronze medal in Football.
The event that started on 7th August was held under the theme “one people, one destiny through the EAC Military Games and Cultural Events”.
In his closing remarks, Deputy President Hon William Ruto praised the men and women in uniform for the effort they were making towards the integration of the East African region as one people with a common destiny through sports.
In his welcoming speech, the Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces Gen (Dr) Julius Karangi highlighted the achievements of the Games. He stated that the games had enhanced solidarity and co-operation among partner States’ defence forces and have promoted regional effort towards peace through sport.
This is how the teams were ranked according to disciplines:
FOOTBALL: Kenya (Gold medal),Tanzania (Silver),Rwanda (Bronze),Uganda,Burundi.
HANDBALL: Kenya (Gold medal), Uganda (Silver), Tanzania (Bronze), Burundi, Rwanda
BASKETBALL: Kenya (Gold medal), Burundi (Silver), Uganda (Bronze), Rwanda, Tanzania
NETBALL: Tanzania (Gold medal), Kenya (Silver), Uganda (Bronze), Rwanda, Burundi
CROSS CTRY (MEN): Kenya (Gold medal), Uganda (Silver), Tanzania (Bronze), Burundi, Rwanda
CROSS CTRY (WOMEN): Kenya (Gold medal), Tanzania (Silver), Uganda (Bronze medal), Rwanda (4th), Burundi (5th).
More than 700 armed forces sportsmen and women from the EAC participated in the 7th Edition of EAC Military Games and Cultural Events. Rwanda was represented by 94 Sportsmen and Women.
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