Liberation Boxing Tournament to Unite five Countries in Kigali

Kigali is set to host a major boxing event for the second time as part of celebrations for Liberation Day. The tournament will bring together professional boxers from five East African countries and will take place at Petit Stade Amahoro on Sunday, 5 July 2026. The event is organized by Bodymax Promotion in partnership with Bodymax Club. According to the organizers’ press statement, the tournament aims to promote boxing in the region and strengthen the use of sport in Liberation Day celebrations. Boxers from Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo will compete in different fights, showcasing emerging talent in the sport across the region. In a statement, Bodymax Promotion said: “This tournament is an opportunity to bring young people together, develop sporting talent, and deliver a high-level boxing event that fans will enjoy.” Tickets will cost 2,000 Rwandan Francs for standard seats, 10,000 for VIP seats, and 20,000 for ringside seats close to the action. The tournament is expected to attract a large number of fans from across the region and to strengthen sporting cooperation among East African countries.