Author - Newton Tuseko

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 [...]

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CALLING FOR MEDIA ENTRIES

The OYDC Zambia is calling on media personnel to submit entries to stand a chance to be rewarded during the Teulings Youth Sports Challenge Grand Finale, 2026. The categories for the year 2026 awards are: 2026 Teulings Youth Sports Challenge Article (Print) 2026 Teulings Youth Sports Challenge Article (Radio) 2026 Teulings Youth Sports Challenge Article (TV) Entries into the awards have officially opened and receiving of submissions entries will close on the 25th October, 2026. Media personnel covering stories on OYDC Zambia/Teulings Youth Sports Challenge [...]

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OYDC Zambia Hosts Child Justice Week 2026 Handball Tournament

OYDC Zambia has joined stakeholders in promoting child protection and justice through sport during the Child Justice Week 2026 Handball Tournament, hosted by the Handball Association of Zambia at the OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre. The event brought together key stakeholders from the sports and child justice sectors to raise awareness of children’s rights, promote rehabilitation and highlight the role of sport in creating safe, inclusive and supportive environments for young people. The tournament was held under the theme, “Protecting Children [...]

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OYDC Zambia Joins Zambia in Welcoming the AUSC Region 5 Torch

OYDC Zambia joined athletes, sports administrators, associations, partners and stakeholders at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka to welcome the AUSC Region 5 Torch Relay, marking an important milestone on the road to the 2026 AUSC Region 5 Youth Games in Maputo, Mozambique. The torch arrived in Zambia on 5 October 2026 as it continues its journey through participating countries ahead of the Games, scheduled for 4–13 December 2026. The colourful ceremony brought together the sporting community as the symbolic torch was received [...]

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OYDC ZAMBIA PARTICIPATES IN THE ASPC CONTINENTAL CONFERENCE | SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA

OYDC Zambia is participating in the ongoing Association of Sports Performance Centres (ASPC) Continental Conference taking place at The Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia. The Centre is represented by Acting CEO, Benjamin Tembo, and Technical Director, Eng. Elton Zulu, who are joining representatives and sports performance professionals from across the continent for this important gathering. As a member of the Association of Sports Performance Centres (ASPC) since 2019, OYDC Zambia continues to actively engage on this continental platform, strengthening partnerships, exchanging knowledge [...]

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HAPPY TEACHERS’ DAY!

Today, we celebrate and appreciate all teachers for their dedication, patience and commitment to shaping the next generation. As a sports centre, we recognise the important role teachers play in encouraging young people to participate in sport, discover their talents, build confidence and develop important values such as teamwork, discipline and respect. Thank you for inspiring, guiding and empowering our young people both in the classroom and on the field. Happy Teachers’ Day to all our dedicated teachers!

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OYDC Zambia Welcomes Japan-Africa Youth Program Delegation

OYDC Zambia – Sports Development Centre welcomed a delegation of Japanese undergraduate and graduate students participating in the Japan-Africa Youth Program, providing an opportunity for cultural exchange, youth engagement and learning through sport. The Japan-Africa Youth Program is an initiative of the Government of Japan implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), aimed at promoting mutual understanding and strengthening relations between Japanese and African youth. The delegation’s visit to OYDC Zambia formed part of their programme in Zambia and provided [...]

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Pickleball Takes Root at OYDC Zambia as Young Athletes Receive Training from USA Coaches

Pickleball is gaining momentum in Zambia as OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre continues to provide young athletes with an opportunity to learn and develop skills in the fast-growing sport. A pickleball training programme currently underway at OYDC Zambia is bringing together young athletes who are being introduced to the fundamentals of the sport under the guidance of experienced coaches from the United States of America through Surgicorps International. The training is designed to give participants practical knowledge and skills in pickleball [...]

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OYDC Zambia Welcomes Japan-Africa Youth Program Delegation

OYDC Zambia – Sports Development Centre welcomed a delegation of Japanese undergraduate and graduate students participating in the Japan-Africa Youth Program, providing an opportunity for cultural exchange, youth engagement and learning through sport. The Japan-Africa Youth Program is an initiative of the Government of Japan implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), aimed at promoting mutual understanding and strengthening relations between Japanese and African youth. The delegation’s visit to OYDC Zambia formed part of their programme in Zambia and provided [...]

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Kids Athletics Qualifiers Inspire Young Athletes at OYDC Zambia

The OYDC Zambia Sports Development Centre was filled with excitement and youthful energy as hundreds of young athletes took part in the Kids Athletics Qualifiers, organised by Chikondi Sports Academy. The event provided an important platform for young athletes to showcase their abilities, develop confidence and compete for an opportunity to qualify for the Kids Athletics Championships scheduled for October 3. The competition brought together children from different schools and communities, with participants competing in various athletics disciplines according to their [...]

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