Rwanda competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London , which was held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 . The country 's participation at London marked its eighth appearance in the Summer Olympics since its début at the 1984 Summer Olympics . The delegation included seven competitors which included three track and field athletes ; Robert Kajuga , Jean Pierre Mvuyekure and Claudette Mukasakindi . The other people that represented the country were cross-country cyclist Adrien Niyonshuti , judoka Fred Yannick Uwase , swimmers Jackson Niyomugabo and Alphonsine Agahozo . The track and field athletes qualified for the Games by meeting qualification standards while the remaining four made the Olympics through wildcard places . Niyonshuti was the flag bearer for both the opening and closing ceremonies . No athletes were able to achieve medals at the London Olympic Games
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2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
Rwanda at the 2012 Summer Olympics