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Handball: APR HC force decisive game five after beating Police HC in playoff final

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APR HC kept their title hopes alive after edging Police HC 27–24 in Game Four of the Rwanda Handball League playoff final on Sunday, June 28, 2026, leveling the series at 2–2.

Police HC had entered the match with a chance to clinch the championship, having led the best-of-five series 2–1. They had started strongly in the finals, winning the opening two games 29–28 and 34–28, putting themselves within reach of the title.

But APR HC responded under pressure. They reduced the deficit in Game Three with a 31–25 victory before delivering another disciplined performance in Game Four to restore parity in the series.

The result means the championship will now be decided in a winner-takes-all Game Five scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Petit Stade, with kickoff set for 16:00.

Meanwhile, GS Tabagwe secured third place after defeating Gicumbi HC 2–0 in their playoff series, winning 35–26 and 28–24.

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