Posts - OYDC Zambia

30 Oct

NOCZ PRESIDENT MOTIVATES TEAM ZAMBIA AHEAD OF DAKAR 2026 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES

National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) President Alfred Foloko has met with Team Zambia athletes at the Games Village in Dakar, Senegal, where he encouraged them to approach the upcoming Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games with confidence, determination and national pride. With the Games set to officially begin on 31 October, Foloko reminded the athletes that their selection to represent Zambia was a significant achievement, reflecting their hard work, dedication and commitment to their respective sporting disciplines. He urged the young [...]

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26 Oct

OYDC Zambia Attends Team Zambia Send-Off Ahead of Dakar 2026

OYDC Zambia–Sports Development Centre was represented at the official send-off ceremony for Team Zambia ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, held at the Senegalese Embassy in Lusaka on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The Centre was represented by Programs Manager Mwange Kampamba, Technical Director Elton Zulu, and Non-Sports Officer Richard Mulenga at the ceremony organised by the National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ). Speaking at the ceremony, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Gibson Muyaule [...]

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19 Oct

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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13 Oct

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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09 Oct

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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06 Oct

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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05 Oct

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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05 Oct

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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29 Sep

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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29 Sep

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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