{"id":114912,"date":"2025-11-08T18:13:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T18:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/dominique-bizimana-returns-to-paralympic-committee-office"},"modified":"2025-11-08T18:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T18:46:44","slug":"dominique-bizimana-returns-to-paralympic-committee-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/dominique-bizimana-returns-to-paralympic-committee-office","title":{"rendered":"Dominique Bizimana Returns to Paralympic Committee Office"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Members of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) in Rwanda on Saturday, November 8, elected Dominique Bizimana as the president for a four-year term until 2029.<\/p>\n

The election, which took place at Classic Hotel, left Bizimana given the nod to return to the top position he previously held between 2001 and 2012.<\/p>\n

Bizimana received 21 votes out of 40 members.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to be trusted again. Together with my newly elected committee, we are going to work with transparency,\u201d said Bizimana.<\/p>\n

His predecessor Murema expressed heartfelt gratitude for the collaboration with his committee throughout his time in service.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis past year, the existing committee and I achieved significant progress in development. What I\u2019m most proud of is that our board members gained a deeper understanding of their responsibilities. Since 2017, discipline has also greatly improved, allowing athletes to fully showcase their talents,\u201d Murema said.<\/p>\n

He urged the incoming committee to lead with teamwork and encourage members to think innovatively while embracing accountability.<\/p>\n

The new NPC executive committee<\/p>\n

President: Dominique Bizimana<\/p>\n

First Vice President in Charge of Competition and Sports Development: Esperance Kanyange<\/p>\n

Second Vice President in Charge of Marketing and Communication: Hesron Uwitonze<\/p>\n

Secretary General: Ce\u0301lestin Nzeyimana<\/p>\n

Treasurer: Marie-Claire Iriza<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Representative: Marie Claire Mukanganizi<\/p>\n

Dispute Resolution Officer: Augustin Ngendanumwe<\/p>\n

Players\u2019 Representative: Jean-Claude Ndahiro<\/p>\n

Financial Controllers: Solange Uwiteka, Marthe Ingabire, Gratien Munyaneza<\/p>\n

Councilors: Jean-Pierre Nkurayija, Elyse Byukusenge<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Rwanda<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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