| Rwanda at the 2016 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | RWA |
| NOC | Comité National Olympique et Sportif du Rwanda |
| in Rio de Janeiro | |
| Competitors | 7 in 3 sports |
| Flag bearer | Adrien Niyonshuti[1] |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Rwanda competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. This was the nation's ninth consecutive appearance at the Summer Olympics.
The Rwandan National Olympic and Sports Committee (French: Comité National Olympique et Sportif du Rwanda) selected a team of seven athletes, four men and three women, to compete only in athletics, road cycling, mountain biking, and swimming at the Olympics, matching the nation's roster size with London 2012.[2] The Rwandan delegation featured two returning Olympians from the previous Games, including marathon runner Claudette Mukasakindi, and road cyclist Adrien Niyonshuti, who reprised his role of carrying the nation's flag for the second time in the opening ceremony.[1]
- ^ a b Muhinde, Jejje (11 July 2016). "Niyonshuti: I'm ready to lift Rwanda's flag high in Rio". Rwanda: The New Times. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- ^ Muhinde, Jejje (29 July 2016). "Sports Minister tips athletes to shine in Rio". Rwanda: The New Times. Retrieved 3 October 2016.