Newton Tuseko, Author at OYDC Zambia

26 Sep

Teulings Youth Sports Challenge Weekend Delivers Exciting Handball, Football, Basketball and Table Tennis Action

The Teulings Youth Sports Challenge continued today with exciting action across several sporting disciplines, as young athletes competed on the fields as the league nears its conclusion. Handball was among the highlights of the weekend, with the B Handball League producing closely contested matches and impressive performances from participating teams. In the opening game, OYDC Handball Club (OYDC HC) started strongly with a narrow 4–3 victory over Lycée Français de Lusaka in an entertaining encounter. The closely fought match demonstrated the [...]

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23 Sep

PICKLEBALL TRAINING STARTS SOON!

Have you registered yet? Join us at OYDC Zambia and learn how to play pickleball, improve your skills, and enjoy the game! Training starts from 28 September – 1 October 2026 at OYDC Zambia. Experienced coaches from the USA will take the lead, giving participants an opportunity to learn from skilled and experienced trainers. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your game, this is your chance to get on the court! Register today and be part of the pickleball experience! Call/Text [...]

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22 Sep

TEULINGS YOUTH SPORTS CHALLENGE RETURNS TO THE FIELD AS RUGBY, BEACH VOLLEYBALL AND TAEKWONDO TAKE CENTRE STAGE

The Teulings Youth Sports Challenge (TYSC) was back in action last weekend, with young athletes returning to competition across several sporting disciplines as the 2026 season moves towards its much-anticipated Grand Finale. Rugby provided plenty of excitement on the field, with teams competing across the Under-12, Under-14 and Under-17 categories as young players continued to showcase their skills, teamwork and determination. In the Under-12 category, the weekend produced several closely contested encounters. DVDC defeated Lions 20–15, while Mt Sharks overcame Chibolya [...]

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13 Sep

OYDC Zambia Joins Africa in ‘Run for Africa’ Ahead of Dakar 2026

OYDC Zambia – Sports Development Centre has joined the African Olympic Movement in celebrating a historic milestone as the continent counts down to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The institution was represented by its Programmes Manager, Mwange Kampamba, at the “We Run for Africa” celebration held today at the Olympafrica Centre in Lusaka, marking the arrival of the Olympic Flame in Dakar, Senegal. The event brought together young athletes, sports administrators and members of the Olympic Movement to celebrate the [...]

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08 Sep

OYDC Zambia Welcomes 17 Volunteers from Germany for the 2026/2027 ASC Göttingen International Volunteer Service.

OYDC Zambia – Sports Development Centre is delighted to welcome another group of 17 volunteers from Germany to Zambia. The volunteers were officially welcomed by OYDC Zambia Programs Manager, Mwange Kampamba, who expressed the Centre’s appreciation for their willingness to join the centre and be able to contribute to various programmes and community initiatives during their stay in Zambia. As part of their welcome programme, the volunteers took part in an Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) session conducted by OYDC Zambia’s [...]

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08 Sep

OYDC Promotes Olympic Values Education (OVEP) to Handball National Team

Sports Development Centre has continued to promote values-based sport by taking the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) to the Zambia Senior Women’s National Handball Team, currently in camp ahead of the IHF Zone VI Trophy. The OVEP session was led by OYDC Zambia Non-Sports Officer, Richard Mulenga, who engaged the players on the importance of embracing the core Olympic values of Excellence, Respect and Friendship both on and off the handball court. The session formed part of OYDC Zambia’s efforts to [...]

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04 Sep

OYDC ZAMBIA APPOINTS ENG. ELTON ZULU AS NEW TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

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.

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

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

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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