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In The New Times · 5 August 2026
By Elise Deeqa Mugabo and Vincent Nemeyimana, on the inaugural Swim/Skate Endurance Challenge on the shores of Lake Kivu. Readers across Rwanda shared it widely.
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1 Aug 2026
A first of its kind in Rwanda: swimming in Lake Kivu and skating on the shore, with the Rwanda Skating Federation.
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13 Jul 2026
One swimathon across two time zones: Karongi started, the two pools swam together for a two-hour overlap, and Maryland brought it home. On the shore beside our swimmers, we held a child safeguarding training open to every parent, with the Rwanda National Police, the District Gender & Youth Officer and a child rights lawyer.
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3 Aug 2025
Open to every swimmer in Rwanda.
See the photosRead the storyCoaches from abroad who trained alongside our coaches, and learned as much as they taught.
Jun 2025
Feb 2025
News · 30 sept 2026
Ishyaka Swim Club is a Rwandan swimming organization focused on developing young athletes through training, coaching, competitions, and community programs. The organization works in Kigali, Karongi, and Rutsiro, creating opportunities for young people to develop their swimming abilities in both swimming pools and Lake Kivu programs.
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