In a deeply resonant message following the success of the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, President Paul Kagame took a moment to recognize the unsung champions of the event—those whose efforts were rarely seen in the spotlight, but whose work made the spectacle possible.
He praised “the UCI team, our partners, the security organs who kept the race route secure, and the people of Rwanda whose energy and support made #Kigali2025 truly unforgettable.” Behind that simple phrase lies a profound truth: greatness is often achieved by those who labor quietly, without fanfare.
Those words were not just platitudes. Kagame emphasized that Rwanda owes its joy, our guests’ delight, and the seamless success of the championships to those “who worked in secret, guarding us from day to day.” Without their strategic planning, commitment, and wisdom, victory would have been hollow.
He named key figures integral to Rwanda’s security and event success:
These lines echo in the ears beyond cycling fans — they speak to the heart of any nation that values both valor and vigilance.
As the memory of #Kigali2025 lives on, Rwanda remembers not just the champions on two wheels, but the guardians behind every checkpoint, the planners behind every route, the silent sentinels who ensured that the event embodied excellence, safety, and national pride.
