Rwandan soldiers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) won trophies and medals in football, volleyball and running competitions organised to mark United Nations Day on October 24, 2026.
The competitions brought together teams and participants from different UNMISS units, with Rwandan battalions delivering strong performances across the sporting events.
RWANBATT-3 Wins Football Trophy
RWANBATT-3 claimed the football title after defeating the UN House team 3-0 in the final.
The victory secured the trophy for the Rwandan peacekeepers, who emerged as champions of the football competition.
RWANBATT-1 Wins Volleyball Title
In volleyball, RWANBATT-1 emerged as champions, while RWANBATT-3 finished second.
Anita Kiki Gbeho, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of UNMISS, presented trophies to the winning teams.
Gbeho congratulated the participants on their performances during the competitions.
Rwandan Peacekeepers Dominate Running Competition
Meanwhile, RWANBATT-2, based in Malakal in Upper Nile State, participated in a running competition held at the UNMISS headquarters.
The Rwandan soldiers dominated the men’s category, claiming first, second and third place.
Their performance secured all three top positions for the battalion.
Medals Awarded in Malakal
Alfred Orano, Head of the UNMISS Office in Malakal, presented medals to the top performers in recognition of their achievements.
The results highlighted the strong participation of Rwandan peacekeepers in sporting activities organised to mark the international day.
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United Nations Day Marked on October 24
United Nations Day is observed annually on October 24 to commemorate the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945. The day has been celebrated since 1948.
The sporting competitions provided an opportunity for UNMISS personnel to mark the occasion while promoting teamwork and friendly competition among
