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04 Sep

OYDC ZAMBIA APPOINTS ENG. ELTON ZULU AS NEW TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Newton Tuseko2026-09-04T23:09:46+02:00

OYDC Zambia – Sports Development Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Eng. Elton Zulu as the Centre’s new Technical Director. OYDC Zambia is delighted to welcome Elton Zulu, a highly accomplished Zambian sports management and technical sports professional with over 10 years of experience across sports event management, competition management, sports facility operations, technical officiating, electronic timing, results management, anti-doping and sports administration. Elton brings to OYDC Zambia a wealth of experience gained from national, regional, continental and international [...]

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03 Sep

OYDC Ippon Finishes Third at Japanese Judo Cup.

Newton Tuseko2026-09-03T15:04:03+02:00

OYDC Ippon produced a strong performance at the Japanese Judo Cup hosted at OYDC Zambia sports development centre, finishing third overall after an impressive medal haul. The OYDC athletes collected seven gold, three silver and five bronze medals, giving the team a total of 15 medals and helping consolidate its place among the top performers at the competition. The performance was a reflection of the growing strength of judo development at OYDC, with young athletes demonstrating skill, determination and competitive experience [...]

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29 Aug

36TH JAPANESE AMBASSADOR’S JUDO CUP OFFICIALLY OPENED AT OYDC ZAMBIA

Newton Tuseko2026-08-29T20:04:02+02:00

The 36th Edition of the Japanese Ambassador’s Judo Cup has officially been opened at the OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre, with the Centre’s Judo Hall providing the stage for two days of intense competition as young and senior judokas battle for honours. The prestigious tournament, organised by the Judo Association of Zambia (JAZ) with support from the Embassy of Japan, brings together athletes, coaches, technical officials, administrators, partners and stakeholders to celebrate the development of judo and the longstanding friendship [...]

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29 Aug

TEULINGS YOUTH SPORTS CHALLENGE MATCH DAY 8 DELIVERS EXCITING FOOTBALL AND BASEBALL5 ACTION

Newton Tuseko2026-08-29T19:59:13+02:00

The Teulings Youth Sports Challenge (TYSC) continued today as athletes took part in an action-packed Match Day 8 featuring exciting football and Baseball5 fixtures. The football matches provided plenty of goals and impressive performances, with teams battling for valuable points as the competition continues to gain momentum. In the girls’ category, OYDC Flying Queens produced one of the standout performances of the day, cruising to a commanding 6–0 victory over Olympic Africa Queens. The Flying Queens dominated proceedings and demonstrated excellent [...]

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28 Aug

German Volunteers Bid Farewell to OYDC Zambia.

Newton Tuseko2026-08-28T09:47:52+02:00

German volunteers who have been supporting programmes at the OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre have bid farewell to the institution after making a valuable contribution to the development of sport and young athletes. The volunteers have been actively involved in various roles since joining OYDC Zambia, including coaching and supporting athletes across different sporting disciplines. Through their dedication, they have contributed to the development of young athletes while also strengthening the Centre’s programmes and activities. Speaking during the farewell, OYDC Zambia [...]

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07 Aug

British High Commissioner Experiences Boxing at OYDC Zambia

Newton Tuseko2026-08-07T15:18:14+02:00

British High Commissioner to Zambia, H.E. Rebecca Terzeon, has visited OYDC Zambia – Sports Development Centre, where she stepped into the boxing ring and experienced first-hand the discipline, focus and determination that define the sport. During her visit, H.E. Terzeon joined renowned boxing coach Karl Whalley for a practical boxing session at the OYDC Zambia boxing facility. Whalley, a former Chairman of the United Kingdom Armed Forces Boxing Committee and an England 3 Star International Coach, has been working with [...]

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07 Aug

Karl Whalley Honoured by OYDC Zambia for Contribution to Team Zambia’s Commonwealth Games Success

Newton Tuseko2026-08-07T13:37:35+02:00

OYDC Zambia – Sports Development Centre has honoured Team Zambia Boxing Coach Karl Whalley with a Shield of Appreciation in recognition of his contribution to Zambia’s success at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Whalley was recognised for his role in guiding Team Zambia’s boxers, who secured two bronze medals at the Games through Catherine Mwape in the women’s 54kg category and Emmanuel Katema in the men’s 65kg category. Prior to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Coach Whalley and the Team Zambia [...]

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05 Aug

Team Zambia Arrives Home After Inspiring Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Campaign

Newton Tuseko2026-08-05T11:10:25+02:00

The return of Team Zambia from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has brought renewed inspiration to the country’s sporting community following an impressive campaign in Scotland, where Zambia secured two bronze medals through boxers Catherine Mwape and Emmanuel Katema. The delegation received a warm welcome at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport from officials representing the National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association of Zambia (NOC/CGA Zambia), the National Sports Council of Zambia, Government, sports associations, and other stakeholders who gathered to [...]

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28 Jul

Team Zambia’s lawn bowls pair, Gertrude Siame and Foster Banda, concluded their Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign after a hard-fought quarterfinal contest against Singapore.

Newton Tuseko2026-07-28T14:25:13+02:00

Team Zambia’s lawn bowls pair, Gertrude Siame and Foster Banda, concluded their Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign after a hard-fought quarterfinal contest against Singapore. The Zambian duo made an outstanding start, dominating the opening set with an emphatic 11–1 victory. Singapore, however, regrouped in the second set to claim a narrow 4–3 win, sending the match into a decisive tie-break. Despite a determined effort, Zambia fell short in the tie-break, ending their journey in the pairs competition. While the result means they [...]

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28 Jul

OYDC Zambia Welcomes JICE Representative Ahead of Japan–Africa Youth Exchange Programme.

Newton Tuseko2026-07-28T14:18:19+02:00

OYDC Zambia – Sports Development Centre today welcomed a representative from the Japanese International Cooperation Centre (JICE) during a preparatory visit ahead of the Japan–Africa Youth Exchange Programme, scheduled to take place in September 2026. The JICE delegation was represented by Ms. Suzu Yokohama from the Youth Exchange Division, International Exchange Department, who was warmly received by Judo Association of Zambia General Secretary, Mabvuto Nguni, at the OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre. During her visit, Ms. Yokohama toured the Centre’s sports [...]

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