The Rwandan Amateur Basketball Federation () is the governing body of

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. It operates the

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as well as the top-tier NBL and other amateur leagues.

History

In 1930, basketball was first brought to Rwanda by catholic priests and the first games were played in high schools in the South Province. After the independence in 1962, new teams were created in the army and from some public institutions. In 1974, the Rwandan Basketball Federation was created and the first national league started three years later.

References

External links

Official website
{{FIBA Africa associations Sports organizations established in 1974

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