{"id":39868,"date":"2023-04-15T18:07:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-15T18:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/sports-ministry-launches-amahoro-stadium-logo-contest"},"modified":"2023-04-15T18:10:55","modified_gmt":"2023-04-15T18:10:55","slug":"sports-ministry-launches-amahoro-stadium-logo-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/sports-ministry-launches-amahoro-stadium-logo-contest","title":{"rendered":"Sports Ministry launches Amahoro Stadium logo contest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The Ministry of Sports has announced a logo contest that calls for interested Rwandan creatives to design a logo for Amahoro Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>The stadium is undergoing a remarkable transformation with the expansion project being undertaken by Turkish construction company SUMMA JV Rwanda which also constructed BK Arena.<\/p>\n<p>It will cost the government in excess of Rwf160 billion to successfully complete the upgrade of the multi-purpose facility whose initial capacity is expected to increase from 25,000 to 45,000 seats upon completion, making it the biggest stadium in the country.<\/p>\n<p>In a call for application announcement released Friday, April 14, MINISPORTS said that creative designers have until April 30 to have submitted their applications to participate in the logo contest.<\/p>\n<p>The winning log will be chosen by a panel of jury comprising staff from MNISPORTS, the Office of the Government Spokesperson (OGS), Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA) and the association of artists.<\/p>\n<p>The winner of the contest will be announced on May 5 and will be awarded Rwf 1,000,000.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike other stadiums that are demolished to build new ones, SUMMA is maintaining the existing structure and building on it to expand its capacity.<\/p>\n<p>The works will entail expansion at different wings of the stadium and some additional roofing that will shield spectators from extreme weather conditions and also give them comfort.<\/p>\n<p>Upon completion in June 2024, the facility is expected to host not only international football matches but also concerts and public events.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\">Rwanda<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. The Ministry of Sports has announced a logo contest that calls for interested Rwandan creatives to design a logo for Amahoro Stadium. The stadium is undergoing a remarkable transformation with the expansion project being undertaken by Turkish construction company SUMMA JV Rwanda which also constructed BK Arena. 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