Bluewood HC Crowned Teulings Youth League Challenge Handball Champions as Taekwondo and Beach Volleyball Continue

The Handball season in the Teulings Youth Sports Challenge comes to conclusion with Bluewood Handball Club (HC) emerging champions of the Youth Challenge after defeating OYDC HC 6–5 in a thrilling final at the OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre.

The handball competition concluded with a season-ending tournament featuring eight teams that competed in 12 group-stage matches before progressing to the semi-finals and final.

Bluewood HC demonstrated their attacking strength during the group stage, recording victories over Lycée Français (9–3) and CTR HC (12–4), while drawing 6–6 with Kasisi Dynamite.

OYDC HC also delivered an impressive performance, defeating Olympafrica 9–1, Mt Zion 6–3 and Ridgeway 8–4. In the semi-finals, Bluewood HC defeated Mt Zion 4–1, while OYDC HC overcame Kasisi Dynamite 9–6 to set up the championship decider.

The final proved closely contested, but Bluewood HC held their nerve to secure a 6–5 victory and lift the handball title, leaving OYDC HC as runners-up.

Meanwhile, the Teulings Youth League Challenge continued with exciting taekwondo action, as young athletes from different clubs competed across five categories.

In the Under-12 boys’ category, Christopher Tembo of Red Scorpions claimed first place ahead of teammate Andrew Zulu, while Bright Ngoma of LLTC finished third. Susan Gondwe of Strike Force won the Under-12 girls’ category, followed by Gertrude Chali of OYDC and Judith Tembo of Lusaka Leopards.

In the Under-14 boys’ category, Fild Sikazwe of Strike Force secured first place, with teammate Gift Phiri finishing second and Chisomo Mulenga of OYDC taking third. Haggai Muyembe of Zed Lions won the Under-17 boys’ category ahead of Boscal Mutuli of Lusaka Leopards and Abel Kunda of Strike Force.

In the Under-17 girls’ category, OYDC athletes dominated the top two positions, with Catherine Nambela finishing first and Angelina Lombe second, while Florence Tembo of Lusaka Leopards took third place.

Beach volleyball also delivered competitive action at the OYDC courts, with boys’ and girls’ teams representing various clubs and communities showcasing their skills and teamwork. In the boys’ competition, Patson and Steven of Kabanana defeated Bukata and Antony of Emmasdale 2–1, while Moses and Harry of Olympafrica secured a 2–0 victory over Joseph and Benson of Matero North.

Bukata and Antony later bounced back to beat Ben and Mutale of SOS 2–1. In the girls’ competition, Thelma and Jane of Matero North defeated Elly and Emily of OYDC 2–0, while Matilda and Anita, representing OYDC, overcame teammates Masnga and Musole by the same scoreline. Hope and DK of Chunga defeated Maggie and Doreen of Matero 2–0, while Precious and Sarah of Munali recorded a 2–0 win over Tatenda and Bernadette of Chunga.

The handball, taekwondo and beach volleyball competitions highlight the multi-sport nature of the Teulings Youth League Challenge, which provides young athletes with opportunities to develop their skills, gain competitive experience and showcase their talent.

Through participation by clubs and community teams, the challenge continues to promote youth engagement, teamwork, discipline and talent development, helping create opportunities for the next generation of Zambian sporting talent.