RWANDAN PEACEKEEPERS SERVING UNDER UNMISS CROWNED CHAMPIONS IN UN DAY SPORTS TOURNAMENT
On 24 October 2026, Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) won awards in football, volleyball and the athletics marathon competitions organised to mark UN Day 2026.
In football, RWANBATT-3 claimed the championship title after defeating the UN House Football Team 3–0 in the final. In volleyball, RWANBATT-1 emerged as champions, while RWANBATT-3 finished as runners-up.
The Teams received their trophies from the Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) of UNMISS; H.E Anita Kiki GBEHO who congratulated the players on their outstanding achievement.
Meanwhile, in Malakal, Upper Nile State, RWANBATT-2 participated in the UN Day 2026 Marathon Competition held at the UNMISS Headquarters. Demonstrating exceptional athletic performance, RWANBATT-2 runners dominated the men's race by securing first, second, and third places.
The winners were awarded their medals by the Head of Field Office, Mr. Alfred Orano, in recognition of their outstanding performance.
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