U.S. Sports Envoys embark on community sports program in Rwanda

The U.S. Embassy in Rwanda announces the upcoming visit of U.S. Department of State Sports Envoys Max Fennell and Greta Neimanas.

These decorated athletes will be in Rwanda May 17-May 24 to lead sports programs across Rwanda to spotlight sports as a tool for community building, leadership development, and job creation. 

During their visit, Max Fennell and Greta Neimanas will engage with Rwanda’s sports community, lead cycling clinics, and participate in a community race. Their workshops will focus on exchanging industry expertise on the commercial aspects of sports diplomacy.

The U.S. Department of State’s Sports Envoy program recruits passionate, community-oriented professional athletes to promote cross-cultural understanding and empower the next generation of athletes as leaders through sport. (End)

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