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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Police Handball Club have forfeited their first handball league final playoff game against rivals APR HC, Times Sport understands.<\/p>\n

The decision comes after Police HC players walked off the court midway the first playoff game held at Maison des Jeunes Kimisagara, on June 29, expressing dissatisfaction at referee\u2019s decision to award a penalty to APR.<\/p>\n

It was in the 19th minute of the match when referee Ezziel Ndahimana awarded a penalty to APR which they scored to extend their lead to 10-8. However, Police players protested against the referee\u2019s decision and refused to continue to play, reportedly claiming that they were \u2018cheated\u2019.<\/p>\n

Police Handball Club have forfeited their league final playoff Game 1 against APR HC-courtesy<\/p>\n

Times Sport understands that, as a result of the forfeiture, APR were awarded a 20-point walk-over win.<\/p>\n

Times Sport also understands that Police Handball Club coach Antoine Ntabanganyimana has been suspended from all handball activities for a period of one year.<\/p>\n

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

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