Politics
A night of gratitude for UCI 2025
Tonight, under the glowing lights of the Kigali Convention Center, Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva hosted a heartfelt reception to honor everyone who made the 2025 UCI Road World Championships a resounding success.
It wasn’t just a thank-you event. It was a moment of reflection, a celebration of Rwanda’s determination, unity, and rising global presence.
“Hosting the 2025 UCI Road World Championships was no small feat,” the Prime Minister said.
“It took discipline, coordination, and belief that we could do it. And Rwanda delivered, not just for itself, but for Africa. This wasn’t just a sporting event. It was a celebration. A showcase of our ambition, our capacity, and our hospitality.”
From government officials to volunteers, athletes to organizers, every hand that helped shape this historic championship was recognized. The Prime Minister’s words echoed through the hall, reminding everyone that Rwanda didn’t just host a race, it hosted a movement.
He also took a moment to thank the fans, whose energy lit up the city:
“The Fan Zone was electric, mwarakoze kuza.”
Indeed, the streets of Kigali pulsed with music, flags, and cheers. The Fan Zone became a symbol of joy, unity, and pride, a place where cycling met culture, and sport met soul.
As the evening came to a close, one thing was clear, Rwanda didn’t just host the world. It inspired it.
