Rwanda Cycling Worlds: Girmay & African Cycling Rise

The route, altitude, heat and pollution will put the runners to the test during the men’s race at the world cycling championships in Kigali on Sunday, September 28. Biniam Girmay, who deplored the difficulty of a course not really adapted to his sprinter profile, wanted to make the trip to Rwanda to honor his continent.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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